Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Daylight Leopard Sightings Near Shahapur School Prompt Calls for Action
People in Gunde village say they have seen a leopard several times.
One sighting reportedly happened during the day near a school.
This has made parents and other residents worried about children’s safety.
Villagers also say the leopard has killed chickens and dogs.
Social worker Sanket Chaudhary has contacted the Forest Department.
Residents want cameras and cages placed in important locations.
They also want officials to track the leopard and try to capture it.
Until then, parents have been asked not to let children travel to school alone.
The villagers are waiting for the Forest Department to respond.
A leopard was reportedly seen in daylight near Chaitanya High School in Gunde village.
Residents say the leopard has been sighted repeatedly around the village and school.
Villagers claim it has preyed on several chickens and dogs in the area.
Social worker Sanket Chaudhary asked the Forest Department for immediate preventive measures.
Residents want camera traps, cages, and sustained tracking to protect students and villagers.
- Who
- Residents of Gunde village, parents, students, social worker Sanket Chaudhary, and the Forest Department.
- What
- A leopard was reportedly seen repeatedly, including in daylight near Chaitanya High School, prompting demands for urgent action.
- When
- The report is dated September 30, 2026; residents say sightings have occurred repeatedly, including during daytime.
- Where
- Gunde village in the Dolkham area of Shahapur taluka, Thane district.
- Why
- Residents are concerned about the safety of schoolchildren and villagers and want the leopard monitored and captured.
- Location
- Gunde village, Dolkham area, Shahapur taluka, Thane district
- Reported animal
- A leopard
- Main concern
- Safety of students and residents
- Nearby school
- Chaitanya High School
- Reported prey
- Several chickens and dogs, according to villagers
- Requested measures
- Camera traps, cages, and sustained tracking
- Government agency contacted
- The Forest Department
- Appeal to parents
- Do not send children to school alone and exercise extra caution