Snow Leopard Cub Rescued in Gilgit Baltistan, Suspects Arrested

A snow leopard cub has been rescued from a private home in Gilgit Baltistan, leading to the arrest of three individuals.

This operation was a collaborative effort between the Wildlife Department and the Parks Department.

The cub, just two-and-a-half months old, was reportedly sold illegally for 250,000 rupees. Wildlife officials confirmed that the cub was recovered from Naz Bar Nala in the Yasin Valley of Gilgit.

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Following its rescue, the cub was taken to a rehabilitation camp for snow leopards in the Naltar Valley, and the three individuals involved in its illegal possession are now in custody.

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