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Leopard Scales Building in Shimla Panic
22 Jan
Summary
- Leopard captured on CCTV ascending building stairs in Shimla.
- Wildlife department installed a trap cage to capture the animal.
- Experts cite stray dogs as a lure for leopards into settlements.
A leopard's brazen ascent up a building's staircase in Shimla's Navbahar area has caused alarm among residents. CCTV footage showed the animal reaching the second floor, prompting a swift response from the Himachal Pradesh wildlife department.
A specialized team has been dispatched, and a baited trap cage has been installed near the residential complex, which is adjacent to a forest area. Forest rangers are actively conducting foot patrols to monitor the leopard's movements and mitigate potential man-animal conflict.
While no attacks have occurred, the incident highlights a recurring issue of leopards straying into the state capital's outskirts. Experts suggest that the easy availability of prey, such as stray dogs, draws these big cats from the deodar forests into human settlements.
Authorities have issued a high alert, advising residents to keep children and pets indoors after sunset and secure all home entry points. The wildlife department assures that the captured leopard will receive a medical examination and be relocated to a remote forest zone.
