Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Leopard Captured After Attacking Youth in Nashik
A leopard that had been scaring people in Nashik was caught by the Forest Department.
The leopard had attacked a young man a few days ago.
The Forest Department set up a cage and caught the leopard in a garden.
Many people came to see the leopard, which caused some chaos.
The Forest Department is asking people to be careful because there might be more leopards around.
If anyone sees a leopard, they should call the Forest Department's helpline.
A leopard that attacked a youth in Nashik was captured by the Forest Department on January 13.
The leopard was found in a cage set up in the garden of V. Rambhau Palde.
A team led by Forest Range Officer Sumit Nirmal successfully captured and relocated the leopard.
Locals expressed concern about the presence of other leopards and demanded more cages be set up.
The Forest Department urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any sightings to their helpline.
- Who
- Forest Department team led by Sumit Nirmal
- What
- Captured a leopard that attacked a youth
- When
- January 13, after an attack on January 11
- Where
- Lahvit Road, Nashik
- Why
- To prevent further attacks and ensure public safety
- Location
- Lahvit Road, Nashik
- Date of Capture
- January 13
- Date of Attack
- January 11
- Forest Department Helpline
- 1926
- Team Leader
- Forest Range Officer Sumit Nirmal