Archive · 8 Sep 2026
Leopard Climbs 40-Foot Tree at Kota’s Chhatra Vilas Garden
A leopard entered a garden in Kota early Tuesday morning.
It climbed high into a Jamun tree.
About 200 people were in the garden when it was spotted.
Officials quickly cleared the garden and closed its gates.
Forest Department workers and police are trying to rescue the animal safely.
Two tranquilliser darts missed the leopard.
A larger crane and a net are being used to help with the rescue.
Officials said the leopard has not attacked anyone.
A leopard entered Kota’s Chhatra Vilas Garden around 6 a.m. on Tuesday and climbed a nearly 40-foot Jamun tree.
About 200 morning walkers and visitors were evacuated, and the garden gates were shut.
Two attempts to tranquillise the leopard missed, prompting officials to bring a larger crane for another attempt.
A 25-member rescue team, police and Rajasthan Armed Constabulary personnel are securing the area.
Officials have placed a net beneath the tree and ordered a cage; no attacks have been reported.
- Who
- A leopard, the Rajasthan Forest Department, police and Rajasthan Armed Constabulary personnel are involved.
- What
- A leopard entered a public garden and climbed a nearly 40-foot Jamun tree; officials are attempting to rescue it.
- When
- Early Tuesday, at around 6 a.m.; a larger crane arrived at about 9 a.m.
- Where
- Chhatra Vilas Garden, also known as CB Garden, in Kota, Rajasthan.
- Location
- Chhatra Vilas Garden, Kota, Rajasthan
- Initial sighting
- Around 6 a.m. on Tuesday
- Tree height
- Nearly 40 feet
- People evacuated
- About 200 morning walkers and visitors
- Rescue team
- 25 members, including senior Forest Department officials and two veterinary doctors
- Tranquilliser attempts
- Two attempts missed; a third attempt was being prepared
- Safety measures
- A net was spread beneath the tree, and a cage was ordered