Bhubaneswar, Feb. 21 -- Suspicion has intensified surrounding the death of a leopard cub found near a primary school in Odisha's Ganjam district, as authorities investigate whether the animal died due to natural causes or external factors.

The carcass of the approximately one-year-old leopard cub was discovered near a primary school in Bajrakot village, located under the Mujagada Range of the North Ghumusar Forest Division in Ganjam. According to reports, the cub was found lying under a bush near the school boundary wall by schoolchildren who were playing after lunch. The students noticed their ball had gone past the boundary wall, and during their search for it, they stumbled upon the carcass. They immediately informed the authorities....