Archive · 1 Dec 2025
Leopard Sighted in Pune's Bavdhan Area
A leopard was spotted on a road in Pune's Bavdhan area, which is a popular spot for morning and evening walks.
The forest department started a search operation to find the leopard and make sure it doesn't hurt anyone.
They put up cameras to track the leopard's movements.
People living there are worried because the leopard was seen near where they walk and play.
The forest department is working with local experts to find and capture the leopard quickly.
A leopard was spotted on Pashan NDA Road in Pune's Bavdhan area at 12:30 AM on December 1.
The forest department confirmed the sighting and launched a search operation with camera traps installed.
Residents are concerned about the leopard's presence near popular walking areas.
The leopard's likely movement corridor is suspected to be around the Ramnadi rivulet.
Forest officials and local experts are working together to track and capture the leopard.
- Who
- Forest department, wildlife rescue experts, Bavdhan residents
- What
- Leopard sighting and search operation
- When
- December 1, 2023 (sighting), ongoing (search operation)
- Where
- Pashan NDA Road, Bavdhan, Pune
- Why
- To ensure the safety of residents and capture the leopard
- Location
- Pashan NDA Road, Bavdhan, Pune
- Time of Sighting
- 12:30 AM on December 1
- Action Taken
- Search operation launched, camera traps installed
- Resident Concerns
- Safety of morning and evening walkers
- Likely Movement Corridor
- Ramnadi rivulet area