Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Leopard Captured in Sikkim's Soreng District
In Soreng, Sikkim, a leopard was caught by forest officials.
People in a neighborhood saw the leopard, so the officials set up a trap.
The trap worked, and they caught the leopard a couple of days later.
The forest department took action after local residents reported seeing the wild cat.
An adult male leopard was captured in a residential area of Soreng district, Sikkim.
The capture occurred after residents reported sightings of the leopard.
A trap was set by the forest and environment department.
The capture was completed two days after the trap was set.
Forest officials confirmed the capture of the wild cat.
- Who
- Forest and environment department and residents of Nesurgaon
- What
- An adult male leopard was captured.
- When
- Reported on June 17th
- Where
- Soreng district, Sikkim
- Why
- Following resident complaints of leopard sightings.
Resident Concerns
Official Response
Public Safety
Resident Concerns
Residents reported leopard sightings and requested action.
Official Response
Officials addressed resident concerns by capturing the leopard.
- Location
- Soreng district, Sikkim
- Animal
- Leopard
- Age
- Adult male
- Action
- Capture
- Department
- Forest and environment
