The Forest Department and wildlife rescue experts have launched a search and capture operation after a leopard was sighted in RBI Colony and Singh Society in Aundh, a heavily urbanised suburban pocket of Pune, in the early hours of Sunday. Officials believe the animal may have wandered in from forested areas on the city’s outskirts, possibly crossing populated stretches along the river before entering the neighbourhood.

“A leopard was sighted near RBI Colony and Sindh Society, Aundh early this morning. Pune Forest Department and wildlife rescue experts from RESQ Charitable Trust are on ground tracking and are fully equipped in preparedness for capture. All societies and citizens have been alerted and made aware to stay vigilant and safe. So far, the leopard has not been sighted after 4

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