Mysuru (Karnataka), Dec 31 (NationPress) The leadership at Infosys, a prominent IT enterprise, has mandated that employees at its Mysuru campus in Karnataka operate from home following the sighting of a leopard wandering around the premises on Tuesday.

This action was taken in accordance with guidance from local authorities. Officers from the forest department initiated a search operation on the campus shortly after the animal was observed in the morning.

The leopard was first detected by security personnel in the underground parking area, and CCTV footage also recorded its movements. The Human Resources department has affirmed that no employees have been permitted to enter the campus since early morning.

Reports indicate that the leopard was initially seen during the early hours of Tuesday. A specialized team of 50 forest department officials, which includes professionals trained in tranquillizing wildlife, has been assigned to manage the situation. Nets and cages have been deployed on-site to assist in capturing the leopard.

Drone technology is being utilized to track the animal, with plans to use thermal drones for improved visibility during nighttime operations.

About 15,000 staff members, predominantly software engineers, are employed at the Mysuru Infosys campus, recognized as the largest training facility for the organization in India. The expansive campus covers 370 acres and has the infrastructure to train over 10,000 students, designed as a smart city by Infosys.

The ongoing search operation has led the company to recommend that around 4,000 trainees residing in the campus’s Global Education Centre remain indoors. Various training sessions, seminars, assessments, and other events have been rescheduled or transitioned to an online format. Trainees are advised to use this time for self-study.

In an official statement, Infosys communicated: "Dear Infoscion, a wild animal was spotted on the Mysuru DC campus today. Efforts are in progress, in coordination with the task force, to ensure campus safety."

The forest department team arrived on the campus at 4 a.m. to commence the search operation. This is not an isolated incident; a similar leopard sighting took place in 2011. The campus is adjacent to a reserve forest area known to host leopards.