1 month ago
Leopard Sighting Sparks Fear in Ahmedabad Neighborhood
A leopard was seen in a posh gated society in Ahmedabad, causing fear among residents.
The leopard was spotted on surveillance cameras and stayed in the society for about seven minutes before leaving.
Residents have taken precautions like avoiding night outings and not walking alone.
The forest department is conducting a search operation to find the leopard.
Local businesses report no significant impact, but residents are on edge.
A leopard was spotted in Serendeep Mansions, a gated society in Ahmedabad.
Residents have stopped going out after sunset and taking pets for walks.
The forest department is conducting a search operation with multiple teams and cages.
Local businesses report no significant impact on their operations.
Residents are advised to avoid night outings and travel in cars if necessary.
- Who
- Residents of Serendeep Mansions, Forest Department officials
- What
- Leopard sighting causing fear and precautionary measures
- Where
- Serendeep Mansions, Ghuma, Ahmedabad
- When
- Around 2 am Monday
- Why
- Presence of a leopard in the residential area
Residents' Fear and Precautions
Local Businesses' Nonchalance
Residents' Response
Residents' Fear and Precautions
Residents have stopped going out after sunset, stopped morning walks, and taking pets out for walks. They also avoid letting children play outside after dark.
Local Businesses' Nonchalance
Local businesses like a pan shop and a petrol pump report no significant impact on their operations.
Key facts
- Location
- Serendeep Mansions, Ghuma, Ahmedabad
- Time of Sighting
- Around 2 am Monday
- Duration in Society
- 7 minutes
- Resident Precautions
- Avoiding night outings, traveling in cars, not walking alone
- Forest Department Actions
- Search operation, installed cages, coordinated efforts
Quotes
Gaurang Shah
President of the Serendeep Mansions resident welfare association
“At present, four of our teams are at work, and four cages have been installed (at different locations) in addition to the one kept as a spare. This search operation will continue until we get proper information that the leopard has left the area for good.”
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“As the forest department’s efforts to rescue the leopard continue, we have been instructed not to venture out after sunset.”
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Sources
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