Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Nashik: Forest Dept Clarifies Viral 'Leopard' Sighting at Bhonsala School
A jungle cat, not a leopard, was spotted at Bhonsala Military School in Nashik.
The Forest Department clarified that jungle cats are common, non-threatening, and active at night.
They organized an awareness session for students and urged citizens not to panic.
The incident caused temporary panic among parents and led to the cancellation of a school session.
Viral 'leopard' sighting at Bhonsala Military School in Nashik was clarified as a jungle cat by the Forest Department
Jungle cat is a common, non-threatening animal, active at night and feeds on small prey
No leopards were spotted in the area, despite increased movement around Nashik city
Forest Department organized awareness session for school students and urged citizens not to panic
Incident caused temporary panic among parents and led to school session cancellation
- Who
- Forest Department, RESQ Nashik team, Gangapur police, and Bhonsala Military School students and parents
- What
- Clarified a viral 'leopard' sighting as a jungle cat and organized an awareness session
- When
- November 17 (sighting) and November 18 (clarification and awareness session)
- Where
- Bhonsala Military School, Nashik
- Why
- To clarify the misinformation, calm panic, and educate students about the jungle cat
- Animal spotted
- Jungle cat
- Common name
- Scaly cat
- Active time
- Night
- Diet
- Small prey
- Potential threat to humans
- Low
- Leopard movement around Nashik city
- Increased
