As part of sustained efforts to curb rising human–leopard conflict, the Junnar Forest Division has successfully captured 68 leopards so far, marking one of the largest such operations completed in a short span of time. Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi said the extensive use of cages and other preventive measures has significantly contributed to the results.

To address the increasing leopard presence in the region, the district administration allocated ₹13 crore for various mitigation measures, including the installation of a large number of cages. Collector Dudi said the initiative has emerged as a crucial step towards reducing human–leopard conflict in the coming period. He also acknowledged the special efforts of Deputy Conservators of Forests Prashant Khade and Mahadev Mohite.

Th

See Full Page