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Heroic Villager Grabs Leopard by Tail, Saving Villagers | WATCH

January 8, 2025, 12:47 pm

A viral video captures a man catching a leopard by its tail that may save some lives. According to reports, Anand was seen holding the leopard by its tail until the forest officials reached there and safely trapped the animal. The drama occurred in a village in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district.

The leopard had gone amok, roaming freely in the village for many days. He had panicked everybody in the place. Despite the attempts made several times, it always managed to dodge the villagers as well as avoid the traps. Taking the thing into his hands, Anand made a heroic move, so bold that surprised the animal from all sides.

In the viral video, forest officials and villagers can be seen trying to catch the leopard. Anand quickly moves behind the animal and grabs its tail, giving the police time to cover it with a net and secure it using tree stems and ropes. The leopard was later released into a nearby forest on Tuesday.

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ఏకంగా చిరుతకే చుక్కలు చూపించిన యువకుడు

చిరుత సంచారంతో ఆందోళన చెందిన గ్రామస్తులు

బోనులో బంధించేందుకు అటవీ అధికారుల ప్రయత్నం

తప్పించుకునే ప్రయత్నం చేసిన చిరుత…

పారిపోతుండగా చిరుత తోక పట్టుకొని నిలువరించిన యువకుడు

కర్ణాటక రంగపురలో ఆసక్తికరమైన ఘటన #Leopard #Karnataka… pic.twitter.com/c0Myp2OiPY

— Pulse News (@PulseNewsTelugu) January 7, 2025

The menace of leopard attack incidents has already been a growing concern in Karnataka, especially one such incident recently in Bengaluru last November where 52-year-old Kariamma was mauled to death by a leopard that dragged her to the forest while she was cutting grass near her home and there, the leopard killed her and had eaten parts of her body.

After the attack, the Forest Department stepped up their surveillance and catching efforts of leopards in that region. Heavy cages and eight pairs of camera traps were set up, which led to catching two leopards—a seven-year-old male and a nine-year-old female—within just a few days of the attack.

The video of Anand’s quick thinking and bravery starkly contrasts the challenges of human-wildlife conflict in that region.

Picnickers Taunt Leopard With ‘Aa Jaa’ Calls, Get Swift Response | Watch

October 22, 2024, 4:50 pm

Three people were injured by a leopard during a picnic in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Sunday, after a group began filming and teasing the animal to approach them.

Among the injured were a woman and an off-duty police officer, both of whom sustained severe head injuries.

In a 29-second video, picnickers are seen gathered around a small hill, calling out. Despite warnings from one person off-camera, the group continued to taunt the leopard with calls of “aa jaa, aa jaa.” Moments later, the leopard appeared from the bushes, and chaos erupted as it charged toward the group.

Leopard attack in Shahdol range of Madhya Pradesh pic.twitter.com/iXYnxnkXSD

— Dilshad (@dilshad_akhtar1) October 21, 2024

Amid panicked screams, the leopard attacked, with one man seen being pounced on. The animal tried to bite his neck while others shouted in horror. Three individuals—Nitin Samdariya (35), an ASI with Shahdol police, Akash Kushwaha (23), and Nandini Singh (25) were injured by the leopard’s claws and teeth.

Several other group members were hurt in the resulting stampede. “The woman sustained severe injuries as the leopard dug its claws into her head,” said Bhupendra Mani Pandey, the officer in charge of Sohagpur police station.

Leopard Captured By Uttar Pradesh Forest Department In Karkheda Village

September 30, 2024, 12:09 am

The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department succeeded in nabbing a leopard on Sunday, which was sighted in the Karkheda village in Tanda tehsil, Rampur. The operation included tranquilizing with the help of a team of doctors from Pilibhit, and a medical check-up is slated. The Divisional Forest Officer of Rampur has advised people not to panic and be calm.

The police department and our team have done a lot of work in catching the leopard, which is now in a cage. The leopard has been tranquilised. There is no cause for panic. If there are more leopards, they will also be caught,” Rajiv Kumar, Rampur DFO said.

This trapping was done after a series of animal attacks in Bahraich where four people, including three children, were injured separately. In one incident, a minor girl and a man were attacked by a leopard near Katarniaghat while other suspected wolf attacks were reported in the Bahraich forest division.

Divisional Forest Officer Katarniaghat Shiv Shankar confirmed the leopard attack, saying, “Two people-including a 13-year-old girl named Sahiba from Ayodhya Purwa and 35-year-old Madhusudan from Harkapur-were injured in the incident.”

Wildlife Photographer Snaps Rare Leopard With Dual Eye Colors In Bandipur

August 4, 2024, 8:40 am

In an extraordinary discovery, a leopard with heterochromia iridum—a rare condition where each eye is a different color—has been photographed in the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka. Wildlife photographer Dhruv Patil, a member of the Karnataka State Wildlife Board, captured this remarkable sight during a safari in the reserve.

Patil spotted the old female leopard perched on a tree and took several photos. Upon reviewing the images, he noticed the leopard’s unusual eye coloration: one eye was bluish-green, while the other was brown. This rare genetic mutation, known as heterochromia iridum, had not previously been documented in big cats in India.

IAS officer Supriya Sahu, known for sharing wildlife facts and updates on social media, posted the photograph on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. She described the leopard’s eyes as “hypnotic” and praised Patil’s capture as a “brilliant” documentation of a rare condition.

Beware ! The eyes of this leapord will hypnotise you. In a first documentation of its kind in India, a leopard with two different coloured eyes has been photographed in Bandipur Tiger Reserve by Dhruv Patil. How incredible ! Heterochromia Iridium is a very rare genetic mutation… pic.twitter.com/cR1i9VAa6u

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 3, 2024

Heterochromia iridum can be categorized into three types:

Complete heterochromia: One iris is a different color from the other.
Partial heterochromia: A segment of one iris differs in color from the rest.
Central heterochromia: The inner part of the iris has a different color compared to the outer area.

The photograph quickly gained attention online, with reactions ranging from admiration for its rarity to appreciation for Patil’s skill. “Very intense,” commented one user, while another remarked on the rarity of the capture and the skill of the photographer.

Beware ! The eyes of this leapord will hypnotise you. In a first documentation of its kind in India, a leopard with two different coloured eyes has been photographed in Bandipur Tiger Reserve by Dhruv Patil. How incredible ! Heterochromia Iridium is a very rare genetic mutation… pic.twitter.com/cR1i9VAa6u

— Supriya Sahu IAS (@supriyasahuias) August 3, 2024

Patil expressed his excitement at documenting such a rare genetic trait in elusive wildlife. His previous notable work includes capturing a black panther at the Kabini Wildlife Sanctuary. He reportedly dedicated over 150 hours to photographing the panther, underscoring his commitment to wildlife photography.

Leopard Enters Nainital Home, Sparks Fierce Confrontation With Resident Dogs | Watch

August 1, 2024, 3:03 pm

Recent incidents of wild animals entering homes have become increasingly common, often leading to dangerous situations for both the animals and the humans and stray dogs in the area. A recent event in Nainital, Uttarakhand, highlights this troubling trend. In this case, a leopard made its way into a house and faced off against three resident dogs.

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कुत्तों के सामने जंगल का राजा जान बचाकर भागा।
देखिए…#Video #Viralvideo #Nainital #Uttrakhand pic.twitter.com/AONrSZkmLP

— निशान्त शर्मा (भारद्वाज) (@Nishantjournali) July 31, 2024

The video, which was shared on X by user Nishant, begins with a scene of a dog standing in what appears to be a balcony-like area of a house. After a few seconds, the leopard is seen entering the house. Instantly, three dogs rush to confront the wild animal, engaging in a fierce struggle. The footage captures a brief but intense altercation between the leopard and the dogs.

In his caption, Nishant wrote, “The king of the jungle ran away to save his life from the dogs.”

The video starts with a view of the house located at the end of an alley. The leopard is spotted approaching the residence and climbing a set of steps to gain entry. The scene then shifts to show forestry officials stationed outside the house, equipped and prepared for a rescue operation.

Did A Leopard Gatecrash Modi’s Swearing-In? Forest Department’s Revelation Adds Twist To Presidential Palace Saga

June 10, 2024, 4:38 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term swearing-in ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, drew 8,000 guests, including foreign leaders, dignitaries, business magnates, and celebrities, creating a spectacle of political grandeur. However, amidst the high-profile proceedings, an unexpected guest stole the spotlight.

A viral video captured the moment when BJP MP Durga Das Uikey greeted President Droupadi Murmu after the swearing-in ceremony. In the background, a mysterious cat-like creature was spotted, sparking wild speculation on social media. Was it a leopard, an ordinary cat, or perhaps a dog? The video ignited a frenzy of theories about the unidentified animal strolling through the presidential palace.

Addressing the speculation, a senior official from the Delhi forest and wildlife department clarified to TOI, “The animal in the video is not a leopard. The animal looks like a dog or cat,” putting an end to the mystery surrounding the creature’s identity.

Interestingly, the President’s Estate, spanning 330 acres, is renowned for its rich biodiversity, boasting diverse flora and fauna. The estate features open spaces, forests, parks, gardens, fruit trees, and water bodies, creating a thriving ecosystem within its boundaries.

A notable highlight is the 75-acre nature trail aimed at promoting nature conservation awareness. This trail showcases both managed and natural ecosystems, connecting Rashtrapati Bhavan’s gardens through well-laid paths. Among its attractions are a pond ecosystem, butterfly corner, mango orchard, peacock point, and a forest area. Remarkably, the trail is home to 136 plant species and 84 animal species, including frogs, lizards, and snakes, highlighting the estate’s vibrant wildlife.

While the viral video sparked curiosity and speculation, it also shed light on the ecological richness of the President’s Estate, serving as a reminder of the importance of preserving India’s natural heritage.

Leopard Intrudes Jaipur Home, Trapping Family For Two Hours Before Capture

May 8, 2024, 12:27 am

A family of five, including two children, faced a frightening ordeal when they were confined to a room for approximately two hours after a leopard invaded their residence and prowled around in the Malviya Nagar industrial area of Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Tuesday morning.

Following a rescue operation lasting over two hours, the forest department successfully tranquilized the leopard, allowing the trapped family to be safely rescued. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 8 am when a leopard strayed from a nearby forest and entered a factory in the industrial zone of Malviya Nagar on Tuesday.

At 9 am, a forest department team arrived at the scene, only to find that the leopard had already made its way into the neighboring Birla Institute of Technology. As word spread of the leopard’s presence on campus, panic ensued among college staff and students, leading to a rapid response from police and forest department personnel, who cordoned off the area.

In an effort to tranquilize the leopard, the forest department team fired a shot, but the leopard retaliated and attacked a guard named Ganesh Prajapat, causing serious injuries. He was promptly taken to a hospital for treatment. Following this incident, the leopard sought refuge in a house near a factory, where a family of five, including two children, were present. Sensing the leopard’s presence, they secured themselves inside a room, while the animal wandered inside the house.

Upon receiving the alert, a team of forest department officials promptly arrived at the scene and initiated the rescue operation. They utilized tranquilizer guns, firing three shots at the leopard. The second shot rendered the leopard partially unconscious, while the third shot resulted in complete sedation, enabling its safe capture. The trapped family members were subsequently rescued unharmed. DFO Jagdish Chandra Gupta verified the incident. Further information is anticipated.

Five injured in a Leopard attack in Delhi’s Wazirabad

April 1, 2024, 12:27 pm

At least five people were injured by a leopard in north Delhi’s Wazirabad village on Monday morning, sparking panic among locals according to officials. Delhi Fire Service chief Atul Garg confirmed the leopard’s subsequent rescue.

Officials reported that the leopard leaped from a terrace in Jagatpur village early morning, then entered the adjacent building, where it got locked in a room. Social media videos depicted people chasing the leopard and others fleeing in panic.

As per the Delhi Fire Service, they received information about the incident at approximately 6.20 am and dispatched two fire tenders to the scene. “With the help of the locals, the officials locked the leopard in a room. The injured were sent to a hospital,” Delhi Fire Service (DFS) chief Atul Garg said.

According to a resident, the leopard was initially sighted at approximately 4.30 am, and a PCR call was placed by 5.15 am. It attempted to attack more than a dozen individuals, resulting in injuries to some of them.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) M K Meena stated that a report of the leopard entering a house in Jagatpur village was received, prompting the local police to arrive at the scene and notify forest department officials.

Police reported that five individuals sustained injuries in the leopard attack, with three of them identified as Mahender, Akash, and Rampal.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) stated that seven forest department personnel, a Delhi Fire Department team, and local police are currently on-site.

A local resident mentioned that the village is encircled by jungle, yet lacks any form of fencing or security measures.

Earlier this year in Malegaon, Maharashtra, a startling event unfolded as a leopard ventured into a room while a child was preoccupied with a phone. The quick-thinking boy calmly closed the door and left the room. Subsequently, rescue teams were dispatched to capture the animal. Authorities effectively tranquilized the leopard, safely containing it in a cage.

This incident was widely shared on social media.

Sixth leopard captured near Tirumala temple

September 20, 2023, 3:18 pm

The sixth large cat to be captured since the launch of “Operation Leopard” was a leopard that was captured by forest officials in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, close to the Lord Narasimha Swamy temple on Wednesday. Since August, six leopards have been captured. TTD and the Forest Department are continuously working to protect worshippers, according to TTD Chairman Bhumana Karunakara Reddy. The officials added that Lakshitha, a young girl, was killed by a wild animal there last month when the leopard attacked and killed her.

“Arrangements are being made to take samples of this sixth leopard and send them for testing with targeted samples,” he said.
The forest department launched ‘Operation Leopard’, in August after several leopards were sighted on the walkway to the hilltop temples.

Task force launched to curb leopard in Karnataka

January 26, 2023, 5:00 pm

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has launched Leopard Task Force teams to capture leopards in Tirumakudalu Narasipura city, Tirumakudalu Narasipura city. After the meeting, Karnataka’s Cooperation and District In-charge Minister ST Somashekar said to capture leopards action should be taken. However, all necessary assistance will be provided by the government to curb the issue.

J&K tableau promotes tourism & development at Republic Day Parade

January 26, 2023, 1:15 pm

Jammu & Kashmir tableau was the cynosure at the 74th Republic Day parade. The theme of the tableau was ‘Naya Jammu & Kashmir’, showcasing the pilgrim and recreational tourism potential of the union territory on Kartavya Path.

The tableau’s tractor portion showcased sculptures of a Leopard, Kashmiri Stags and Kalij pheasant in the wild setting. The trolley portion was a sight to watch with beautiful tulip gardens, lavender cultivation and women working on a lavender farm. The mud houses that offer eco-friendly living for tourists were displayed in the centre and at the rear end of the trolley famous holy Amarnath shrine and Skiing in the world-famous tourist destination, Gulmarg, was depicted.

People witnessed an amazing panorama of horses’ clip-clopping, energetic marching by young uniformed men and women, thunderous stamping on the asphalt, the rhythmic beating of the drums, martial tunes by the military bands, the mighty tanks, aircrafts thundering the sky above, decorative tableau reflecting India’s vibrancy and aspiration.

President Droupadi Murmu commenced the celebrations of the 74th Republic Day, for the first time since assuming office last year, by unfurling the national flag at Kartavya Path on Thursday.

Leopard Kills a man in Manendragarh, Chattisgarh.

January 17, 2023, 12:08 pm

A leopard has killed a man in a farm adjacent to a forest near compartment of Kunwari beat of Janakpur forest range under Manendragarh forest division, a forest official said. The man who died name is Ramdavan. On getting the information about the incident, a team from Forest department rushed to the spot and sent the body for post mortem.

Sarguja Wildlife Forest Conservator K R Badhai said, “There are three incidents of death, including two deaths in Janakpur forest range due to leopard attacks reported so far.”

Leopard caught on cam straying in Meerut

January 14, 2023, 8:13 pm

A leopard was seen strolling in the residential area in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut on Saturday after which panic has created among the people of Meerut. Pictures of leopard were captured in CCTV camera in Kirti Palace area of police station medical area. People are in awe of leopard’s entry in the area. After which the team of police and forest department has started searching for the leopard.

Leopard caught on cam straying in Meerut

A leopard was seen strolling in the residential area in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut on Saturday, after which panic was created among the people of Meerut. Pictures of a leopard were captured on a CCTV camera in the Kirti Palace area of the police station medical area. People are in awe of the leopard’s entry into the area. After that, the team of police and the forest department started searching for the leopard.

Leopard sighted in Bengaluru University campus, movement restricted

January 13, 2023, 2:11 pm

After reports of leopard sightings on campus, the University of Bangalore issued a circular on Thursday warning its staff and students living on the campus to restrict their movement at night.

The forest department has been informed of the sighting and has been asked to take appropriate action to capture the leopard

Leopard spotted in residential area of Greater Noida

January 4, 2023, 12:14 pm

Among the residents of a society in Greater Noida, a panic was there as in the basement of the complex a leopard was spotted. District/Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Gautam Buddha Nagar said, “Two days ago, we received information that a wild animal was spotted in the Ajnara Le Garden society. Verification was done but no evidence was found.” A team led by DFO launched a search operation in the society, “Today, a wild animal was spotted there again. We verified the information and the rescue operation is on,” District/Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) said. However, more details are awaited.

Leopard attack: Compensation of 15 lakh announced by Karnataka CM

December 3, 2022, 2:48 pm

Various people have been killed due to the leopard attack in the state capital vicinity. After which Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced a compensation of Rs 15 lakh for families of those killed in these attacks.

Talking to the media CM Bommai said, “Compensation will also be provided to the families of those killed in leopard attacks, as was given to the families of those killed in elephant attacks.”

“Earlier it used to be near the forest. Now the forest department has taken serious note of what is happening around Bengaluru. Efforts are being made to hunt it for the past several days and a trap has also been set,” Bommai said.

Meanwhile, the respective department has been instructed to catch the leopard alive and release it into the forest.

“In Bengaluru and Mysuru zone there are also leopards around the elephant corridor. A special team has been formed to prevent leopard attacks and has been told to take a specific action,” CM Bommai said.

Moreover, to control and catch the leopards who have strayed from the forest the team will conduct operations.

Earlier, on Thursday in a leopard attack, a student was killed at Kebehundi village in T Narsipur taluk of Mysuru district. The victim who was attacked by the leopard has been identified as Meghana.

Another dead was also reported from Chamarajanagar near the Mysuru border.

However, in Kumbalagodu, Devanahalli, and surrounding localities of Bengaluru leopards were spotted.

Furthermore, the search operation is underway in both cities. The authorities have urged people to maintain caution.

Leopard killed 16 months old girl in Mumbai

October 24, 2022, 5:04 pm

In the early hours of Monday, a leopard killed a 16-month-old girl who was following her mother toward the temple. Itika Akhilesh Lot, a young child, was transferred to the Seven Hills hospital in Marol, Mumbai, but passed away en route.
“The mother of the victim had gone to a temple at 5.45 am on Monday near their house, and Itika followed her. She was attacked by a leopard. Many locals raised an alarm and the leopard ran away,” said Sanjay Gandhi National Park director G Mallikarjun.
Mallikarjun said the girl, a resident of Unit no 15, sustained serious injuries to her neck in the attack which led to her death..
Leopards frequently visit Aarey colony, which is a green area near to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

With 26 leopards per 100 square kilometres, the national park in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region reportedly boasts the highest documented density of leopards in the world.
A four-year-old kid named Himanshu Yadav was also attacked by a leopard on October 4 while accompanying his father to a garba performance. He did, however, live.

According to Mallikarjun, after Itika’s funeral rites, traps for the leopard will be set.

The autopsy was performed at Siddharth Hospital in Goregaon, according to forest officer Narayan Mane, and the remains would be given to her family shortly.

Nashik: Forest department rescues Leopard in Deolali camp area

September 7, 2022, 11:56 am

The forest department in Nashik rescued a 3 to 4 years old female Leopard on Tuesday.

In Nashik’s Deolali camp area the leopard was found and it will be released back into the forest by the department.

“A female leopard has been rescued by our team in Nashik’s Deolali camp area. It is around 3-4-year-old and is in healthy condition. We will release in a forest soon,” Ganesh Rao Jhole, Forest Officer said.

Meanwhile on Monday, in connection with leopard skin smuggling, four people were arrested by the Forest Department West from Nashik.

“Forest Dept West apprehended leopard skin smugglers from Igatpuri Aboli village in Nashik. Four accused have been caught with leopard skin. We are doing the interrogation and will try to investigate if they have any international links,” Pankaj Garg, the Deputy Forest Conservator said.

Earlier on 31 August, police officials recovered body parts of wild animals including two leopard skins in Assam’s Nagoan district.

Moreover, the Nagaon Forest Division launched an operation in Dobaka, Namati, and Kampur areas and there they recovered the skin. The operation was launched on the information of the Forest Department.

4 arrested in connection with leopard skin smuggling

September 6, 2022, 12:35 pm

In connection with leopard skin smuggling, four people have been apprehended by the Forest Department West from Nashik.

The leopard skin has been recovered from the arrested people and the possibility of any international links is being investigated.

“Forest Dept West apprehended leopard skin smugglers from lgatpuri Aboli village in Nashik. Four accused have been caught with leopard skin. We are doing the interrogation and will try to investigate if they have any international links,” Garg said.

Earlier on 31 August, police officials recovered body parts of wild animals including two leopard skins in Assam’s Nagoan district.

However, forest officials have arrested four people in the case.