Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Leopard Attacks 4 in Thane Residential Complex
A leopard came into a busy housing area in Thane district, Maharashtra, on Friday morning.
It attacked four people, including residents and passersby.
The leopard hid in a room and then was trapped in a flat.
Rescue teams, including police, fire brigade, and forest department, are working to safely remove the leopard.
The injured people are in the hospital and are stable.
Everyone is asked to stay inside their homes for safety.
A leopard strayed into a residential complex in Bhayandar, Thane district, attacking 4 persons.
The leopard hid in a room and was later trapped in a flat in the building named 'Parijat'.
Rescue teams from Navghar police, Bhayandar fire brigade, and forest departments are managing the situation.
The injured persons were rushed to nearby hospitals and are stable.
Residents have been advised to stay indoors as a precautionary measure.
- Who
- Residents and passersby in Bhayandar, Thane district
- What
- A leopard strayed into a residential complex and attacked 4 persons
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Bhayandar, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Why
- The leopard entered the densely-populated residential area and attacked people
- Location
- Bhayandar, Thane district, Maharashtra
- Date
- Friday morning
- Injured Persons
- 4
- Building Name
- Parijat
- Rescue Teams
- Navghar police, Bhayandar fire brigade, Thane forest department, Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) teams
- Current Status
- Leopard trapped in a flat, injured persons stable
Sources
Leopard strays into residential complex in Thane district, attacks 4 persons
Leopard Strays into Residential Complex in Thane District, Attacks 4 Persons
Leopard enters residential complex in Thane district; injures 4 persons, captured hours later
