With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.
A male leopard that evaded capture for 23 days in and around Hyderabad's Chilkur area was finally trapped on the night of July 31. After a sustained effort by the Forest Department using camera traps, cages, and live bait, it was captured and released into Kambalpally forest in Nalgonda.
A leopard sighting near Nirmal, between Star Function Hall and Bangalpet, sparked panic among residents on Tuesday. Locals reported spotting the animal on a nearby hillock and shared photos and videos.
Panic spread in Golconda after multiple leopard sightings were reported in two days, including on Taramati Baradari road and Ibrahimbagh. Police are verifying a viral video while forest officials are on alert, following a similar incident in Gandipet last week
