Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Leopard Sightings Prompt Camera Traps at Pune Airport
A leopard was seen at the Pune Airport on November 25, and another sighting was reported in Aundh on November 23.
The Forest Department and other experts are working together to find and capture the leopard.
They have set up more camera traps and cages at the airport.
The sightings have not affected any flights.
In Aundh, some people are sharing fake leopard pictures on social media, which is causing confusion.
The airport and the air force are working together to keep everything safe.
A leopard was sighted at Pune Airport on November 25, prompting the installation of five additional camera traps.
Two separate teams of the Forest Department and wildlife rescue experts have been deployed in Pune Airport area and in Aundh following recent sightings.
The total number of active camera traps at the airport has increased to eight, with three trap cages placed at strategic points.
No fresh sightings have been reported in Aundh since November 23, with officials cautioning about the circulation of AI-generated leopard images.
The sightings have not affected any defence or civilian flying operations at the airport.
- Who
- Forest Department, Indian Air Force, RESQ Charitable Trust
- What
- Leopard sightings and installation of camera traps
- When
- November 25 and November 23
- Where
- Pune Airport and Aundh
- Why
- To monitor and capture the leopard
- Date of Last Sighting
- November 25
- Number of Camera Traps
- 8
- Number of Trap Cages
- 3
- Location of Sightings
- Pune Airport and Aundh
- Organizations Involved
- Forest Department, Indian Air Force, RESQ Charitable Trust
- Impact on Operations
- None
- Previous Sighting
- November 19
- AI Generated Images
- Circulated in Aundh