Leopard Enters Jaipur College, Forest Officials Launch Capture Efforts
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Synopsis
On March 17, a leopard entered the grounds of Jaipur College, creating panic among students and staff. The Forest Department is actively working to locate and capture the animal. Officials are on-site to manage the situation as searches continue.
Key Takeaways
- A leopard entered Jaipur College, alarming many.
- Rescue operations are being coordinated by officials.
- The leopard's location remains unknown.
- Search efforts are ongoing with tranquilization measures ready.
- Jaipur has a growing leopard population near reserves.
Jaipur, March 17 (NationPress) A leopard made its way into the grounds of Jaipur College on Monday, causing alarm among students, faculty, and others present. Officials reported that efforts were underway to locate and capture the large feline.
The leopard was spotted at the Birla Institute College in Jhalana, prompting a rapid response from police and officials from the Forest Department. Additional teams have been summoned to aid in the rescue mission. However, the big cat has remained elusive for some time. Forest officials stated that a team is on-site, prepared to tranquilize the leopard if required.
A comprehensive search operation is currently in progress, yet the animal has not been seen in over an hour. Authorities speculate that the leopard might be concealed somewhere within the college grounds or could have slipped back into the forest via another path.
Given the closeness of the Jhalana and Amagarh Leopard Reserves, leopard sightings are frequent in Jaipur. On December 7, a leopard wandered through Vidyadhar Nagar for nearly four hours, inciting fear. Other areas where leopards have been sighted include Manbagh (Jaisinghpura Khor), Ashiana Greenwood Society (Jagatpura), Delhi Road, Jamwaramgarh, Malviya Nagar, and Jhalana.
During these occurrences, leopards have attacked livestock and wild animals. Tragically, a child lost their life in the Jamwaramgarh region.
The population of leopards in Jaipur has been on the rise. Currently, approximately 75 leopards inhabit the areas of Jhalana, Amagarh, and Nahargarh Safari. Jhalana alone is home to about 45 leopards, while Amagarh has over 20. Notably, Jaipur is the first city in India to feature two leopard safaris, as well as a lion safari, tiger safari, and elephant safari.
Officials continue to monitor the situation at Birla Institute College, and rescue operations are still ongoing.
