Initial reports claimed that the leopard was killed by hunters two days ago. However, wildlife officials said that there was no evidence to show that the leopard had been hunted.

Authorities took the leopard’s body into custody and shifted it to the wildlife center. The cause of death will be ascertained by a postmortem examination.

Wildlife officials did confirm that there is no mark of injury on the leopard’s body.

Leopard sightings are common in the Margalla Hills National Park, with the predators occassionally finding their way into settlements as well. Just last month, five leopards entered Saidpur village at the foot of the hills.

Authorities say that leopards can move within a few miles of their home in search of food but are unlikely to attack humans.