Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Leopard Threat Prompts Safety Measures for Koregaon Bhima Anniversary
A lot of people visit a special place called Jaystambh in Perne village to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Koregaon Bhima.
This area has seen many leopards recently, which can be dangerous.
The government is working with the forest department to keep everyone safe.
They will put up cages, blow sirens to keep leopards away, and teach people how to stay safe.
Many officials are involved in making sure the event goes smoothly and safely.
The state government is preparing for the Koregaon Bhima anniversary event on January 1, focusing on both crowd management and leopard safety measures.
The area has seen a rise in human-leopard conflicts, with three deaths in the last three months.
The forest department will conduct surveys, install cages, and deploy teams for patrolling and awareness campaigns.
Measures include blowing sirens, extensive patrolling, and educating visitors about safety precautions.
The Jaystambh is a significant monument visited by lakhs of Ambedkarites annually to commemorate the Battle of Koregaon Bhima.
- Who
- Ambedkarites, Pune district officials, forest department, police
- What
- Safety measures for Koregaon Bhima anniversary due to leopard threat
- When
- January 1
- Where
- Perne village, near Koregaon Bhima, Pune district
- Why
- Increased human-leopard conflict and the significance of the anniversary event
- Event
- Koregaon Bhima anniversary
- Date
- January 1
- Location
- Perne village, near Koregaon Bhima, Pune district
- Leopard Conflicts
- 3 human deaths in last 3 months
- Leopards Captured
- 40 in last couple of months
- Safety Measures
- Cages, sirens, patrolling, awareness campaigns
- Key Officials Involved
- Pune district collector, forest department, police