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Leopard Spotted in Bangalore: More than 25 cops have been deployed in the IT Park area for the combing operation. Drones have also been deployed in areas with dense vegetation. Citizens have been asked to inform the forest department at helpline number 1926 in case of any sighting of Leopard or an emergency..
Updated Nov 1, 2023 | 07:00 AM IST
The Leopard Was Seen Roaming Inside an Apartment in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru: The leopard which was first spotted roaming in Bengaluru’s AECS Layout on Sunday is still moving in the city. In wee hours on Wednesday, the leopard was spotted at IT Park in Kudlu area. While a rigorous search and rescue operation by the Karnataka forest department is underway, the leopard scare has gripped parts of the IT corridor in south-east Bengaluru due to repeated sightings of the Big Cat.
Officials are patrolling the streets and making repeated announcements through loudspeakers and through patrolling vehicles asking citizens to stay vigilant and not venture out alone or walk their pets during late night or early mornings.
Leopard in Bengaluru: Video
Video clips captured by CCTV cameras, showing a leopard moving around in the basement parking area and elevator lobby of an apartment, have gone viral on social media.
Forest Department Still Searching For Big Cat in Bengaluru’s IT Corridor
Over 20 cops, along with two Hoysala (patrol) vehicles, have been attached to the forest department to assist in the combing drive. As per a range forest officer, the leopard appears to be two-three years old and may have sneaked into the area either from Bannerghatta National Park or through the thick vegetation spread over 15-20 acres near HSR Layout.
The repeated sighting of the leopard, particularly at night, inside apartment complexes has kept forest officials in Bengaluru Urban on their toes. Along with the advisory to stay indoors, citizens have also been asked to use cars or public transport if required at night, to not go near any vegetation during the evening or at the night. In case of any sighting of Leopard or an emergency, people have been advised to dial 1926.
Drones, Cages, Tranquillisers
Launching a combing operation to trace and rescue the leopard, the forest department has deployed more than 25 personnel in the area, along with a team of veterinarians and sharpshooters to tranquillise the big cat.
Two drone cameras have also been deployed in areas with dense vegetation to look out for the leopard. The DCF revealed two cages have been set up at different locations after analysing the leopard’s movements. A rescue team of veterinarians has been summoned from Bannerghatta Biological Park and will be using thermal imaging cameras for night surveillance.
Police personnel will be deployed around apartment complexes at night as a precautionary measure.