Cold Weather, Fog Linked to Pune Leopard Sightings
Wildlife experts reveal how Pune's cold winter and persistent fog are contributing to increased leopard sightings near urban areas. Discover the complex ecological reasons behind this trend.
Wildlife experts reveal how Pune's cold winter and persistent fog are contributing to increased leopard sightings near urban areas. Discover the complex ecological reasons behind this trend.
A CRPF head constable was attacked by a leopard inside a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, south Kashmir. The incident highlights a worrying rise in wild animal encounters in the region. Read the full report.
An elderly leopard, displaced from its forest territory, entered villages in Mandi district, killing one man and injuring five others. The big cat was eventually cornered and beaten to death by villagers. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
A head constable in Dewas was arrested by Lokayukta for accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe to suppress a domestic complaint. The sting operation unfolded at the women's police station. Read the full details.
A villager in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar spent a terrifying night locked inside a cage meant for a leopard. Read the full story of the rescue and the ongoing human-wildlife conflict.
Shiv Sena MLA Sarnaik suggests creating 50-100 acre national parks with CSR funds to house leopards, preventing human conflict. He also advocates for tracking chips and corporate adoption of big cats.
Dewas police arrested five individuals for a cryptocurrency scam, recovering Rs 1.04 lakh and six phones. The accused lured the victim via WhatsApp with false profit promises. Read the full investigation details.
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Harangaon police in Dewas cracked a murder case within six hours. The accused, Hanumat, was arrested from a forest after the body of Parsaram Gond was found. Read the full story.
A tragic leopard attack in Amreli, Gujarat, claims the life of a five-year-old boy. Authorities launch search operation as fear grips the village. Read the full report.
A leopard entered a Mira Bhayandar flat, severely injuring 23-year-old Anjali Tak. Her face was deeply lacerated. The attack led to seven injuries. Read about the rescue and state aid.
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Pune's Kumbharwada, sparking alarm. Forest officials confirm the sighting and explain why the area attracts wildlife. Read for details.
Pune's Junnar division launches India's first leopard sterilisation project. Five female leopards selected for the pilot, aiming to reduce human-animal conflict. Read the full story.
Nagpur forest department considers volunteer-driven Quick Response Teams for crowd control during urban leopard sightings to reduce human risk. Learn about the new safety initiative.
A leopard caused panic in a Mumbai residential colony, injuring seven people before being captured by forest officials. Read the full details of the shocking urban wildlife encounter.
A leopard was captured by the Forest Department after a dramatic rescue in a Bhayandar residential complex. Several people were injured during the operation. Watch the video.
A leopard entered a housing society in Maharashtra's Thane district, sparking a major rescue operation by forest officials. Residents were evacuated as teams worked to tranquilize the big cat.
A leopard entered a residential building in Bhayandar East on Friday, injuring three. Fire brigade and police are on the scene. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A verified leopard was caught on CCTV in Pune's Keshavnagar-Mundhwa, moving between three housing societies. Forest officials confirm pugmarks, launch search with drones. Residents advised caution.
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurwa village. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict in the region. Read the full report.
A leopard caused panic in Udaipur's Krishnapura Colony, evading capture for over eight hours before forest officials successfully tranquilised it. Read the full story of the tense operation.
In a landmark event, Dewas forest officials document first sighting of rare Dholes in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary, indicating a thriving ecosystem. Read more.
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Keshav Nagar, Pune, prompting a major search operation with thermal drones and trap cameras. Forest Department steps up night patrols.
A tyre with hair strands is the latest clue in the Gwalior cheetah cub hit-and-run case. The forensic evidence is now at WII for DNA analysis as investigators narrow down 13 suspect vehicles.
Cognizant issues safety advisory after leopard sightings near Pune campus. Employees demand stronger measures like fencing & WFH, not just guidelines. Details inside.
A leopard was spotted in Pune's Keshavnagar area, prompting forest officials to investigate. Residents advised to stay indoors after dark. Read the full story for safety updates.
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Forest Department captures male leopard in Junnar after a series of fatal attacks, including an 8-year-old boy. DNA tests pending. Read about the escalating human-leopard conflict in Pune district.
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar. Forest officials trapped a leopard, but villagers demand long-term solutions to human-animal conflict. Read more.
A 4-month-old leopard cub was rescued from a farm well in Kalmeshwar, Nagpur. Forest officials are now searching for its mother using camera traps. Read the full story.