A cheetah moved from Kuno National Park has been seen resting in the hills of Bandh Baretha in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, where it has been staying for some time and continues to remain active in the area. Forest officials from Bharatpur and district administration officers visited the site on Wednesday to observe the animal, while a team from Kuno National Park is also closely monitoring its movement.
The cheetah was earlier spotted in Tamkauli village and was later seen in the hills near Sikandra village. According to local reports, the animal has been hunting dairy cattle in the area. It is also believed to be finding food and relative safety in Bandh Baretha, which may be one reason it has not moved away for now.
Forest officials are trying to ensure that the cheetah stays in Bandh Baretha, as its presence could help boost tourism in the wildlife area. However, the region is also home to around 10 to 12 leopards, and authorities are watching the situation carefully. Officials believe the cheetah may continue to remain in the area if it does not encounter conflict with the leopards.
The cheetah’s presence has drawn attention because it reflects the ongoing movement of animals released or originating from Kuno and highlights the expanding wildlife activity between Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The animal’s repeated sightings in different parts of Bandh Baretha suggest it has established a temporary territory in the forested hills.
Bandh Baretha has become a key focus for wildlife observers due to the cheetah’s continued stay. The area’s combination of shelter, prey, and monitoring by forest teams appears to be supporting the animal’s presence. At the same time, officials remain alert to possible risks, especially given the presence of other large predators in the same habitat.
The cheetah was also previously reported from the Tamkauli area before moving toward the hills near Sikandra. Forest staff continue tracking its location and behavior as they assess how long it may remain in the Bharatpur wildlife belt.
