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A leopard was captured in the Belrayan forest range of Uttar Pradesh’s Dudhwa buffer zone following recent big cat attacks on villagers. Forest officials said it was trapped in a cage near Murtiha village, marking the fourth leopard captured since August 2

Residents of Khanapur and nearby villages in Warangal were alarmed after a leopard was spotted in an oil palm plantation. Forest Department officials confirmed the presence of pugmarks, installed camera traps and advised people to avoid venturing alone into the area.

Wildlife filmmaker Aishwarya Sridhar’s documentary Leopard Dynasty: The Rise of Rana has received two nominations at the Pridelands Film Festival 2026 and will also be screened at the REEL WILD New York Film Festival, marking another milestone in her career.

A leopard that entered a sweet shop in Daman’s Nani Daman area triggered a 10-hour rescue operation. Forest teams, aided by outside units, tranquillised and captured the animal after cordoning off the busy market area

A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol 

Shamirpet police have booked an 18-year-old for spreading a fake leopard sighting near Shamirpet Lake using an AI-generated image. The false claim caused panic among residents before authorities confirmed that no wild animal was present.

A leopard entered a residential society in Thane, Maharashtra, injuring two to three people. Forest Department and Sanjay Gandhi National Park teams launched a rescue operation, monitoring the animal closely and urging residents to stay indoors and avoid crowding

A male leopard roaming Pune Airport since April was safely captured after a coordinated multi-agency operation. Using tunnels and low-footfall areas, it evaded traps for months before being tranquilised in an underground tunnel. The leopard has recovered and is under observation in Pune 

Leopard sightings are rising across Jaipur, with a new incident in Bajaj Nagar captured on CCTV. Forest teams using tracking tools and patrols are monitoring the animal as residents are urged to take precautions, given the area’s proximity to Jhalana Leopard Safari

A “man-eater” leopard that killed three people in Pune district was shot dead by forest department sharpshooters on Tuesday night after tranquilisation attempts failed. The killings had sparked widespread anger and protests in Shirur and adjoining areas.

Panic spread in Devalamma Nagaram village of Choutuppal mandal after locals spotted a suspected leopard on Friday. Forest and police teams rushed to the site, cordoned off the area, and launched a search to confirm the animal’s identity

A leopard was spotted near Gundreddipally in Toopran mandal on Dasara, causing panic among locals. Forest officials have warned villagers to stay away from the area while monitoring the animal’s movements to prevent any conflict with humans

A leopard that had terrorized Sitapur's Basauli village for a month was finally captured by the forest department after repeated attacks on cattle. Officials confirmed its presence via CCTV and footprints, and the animal is now under medical observation

A leopard that had been roaming Tirumala Dev Gutta in Mahabubnagar for three months was finally trapped on Monday. The animal had created panic among devotees and locals. It will be examined at Nehru Zoo Park before being released into the wild.

A leopard strayed from the forest and killed a calf in Kadpal village, Sangareddy. Forest officials are monitoring the area and have warned villagers against venturing out alone at night. Panic spread among locals.

A leopard that caused panic in Gandipet and nearby areas was finally trapped by forest officials at Forest Trek Park. The animal is being shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for observation before being released back into the wild.

Hyderabad is witnessing a string of unusual wildlife sightings this monsoon. After hosting elephant Lakshmi for Bonalu, the city is now buzzing over a leopard spotted in Gandipet and a crocodile slithering into Kishanbagh, with snake sightings also on the rise

A leopard attempted to attack a biker on Tirumala ghat road, but fell after losing balance. The rider escaped unharmed. The dramatic incident, captured on a car’s dashboard camera, has gone viral, prompting officials to issue safety warnings.

Villagers in Kamareddy’s Ramreddy mandal are in panic after leopard and tiger attacks on cattle. Forest officials have launched inspections and awareness campaigns. Wildlife experts have been roped in to assess the situation, but cage trapping isn’t yet authorised.

The Forest Department has set up camera traps at Defence Laboratories School, RCI Hyderabad, after leopard sightings were reported. The school alerted parents to be cautious. If leopard movement is confirmed, officials plan to install cages to trap the animal.