A leopard was spotted in Delhi's Sainik Farm area, leading to swift action by the forest department to ensure the safety of residents. Two trap cages have been strategically placed to capture the big cat, news agency PTI reported a forest department official as informing. Subodh Kumar, a beat officer from the forest department (Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary), stated that two teams have been deployed in response to the sighting.
"We got a call about a leopard that was spotted at night. With the help of the local police, we conducted a search at 9.30 am and spotted the animal near a farmhouse," Kumar informed, as quoted by PTI. The leopard is described as a full-grown specimen, weighing approximately 80 to 90 kg.
A police official urged the public to avoid gathering near these cages to ensure the safety of both the residents and the animal.
Video clips of the leopard have surfaced on social media, revealing the feline's presence near a farmhouse. In one video, a policeman is seen running as the leopard jumps from a wall and disappears into the jungle. To manage the situation, at least 40 personnel from the forest department and Delhi Police have been deployed in the area, PTI reported.
An official emphasised the need for vigilance in the vicinity, urging residents to remain alert and careful. "We are alerting the people in the vicinity to remain alert and careful. Sharing the contact of forest officials to inform in case the leopard is seen by anyone," the official stated, as per PTI.
In the evening, Neb Sarai police station staff made public announcements, requesting people to stay inside their homes as a precautionary measure.
The Department of Forests and Wildlife team conducted patrolling around the Sainik Farm area where the Leopard was spotted, news agency ANI reported.
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