Moradabad: Leopard captured in a cage in Kanth after attacking a woman

The forest department has achieved a major success in Bharatpur village, located under the Kanth tehsil of Moradabad district. A leopard has been trapped in a cage set up by the department. This action was taken 36 hours after an incident in which a leopard attacked and seriously injured a local woman.

According to local residents, there is a sense of relief in the village following the capture of the leopard. The forest department team reached the spot immediately and took the leopard into their custody. A medical examination of the captured leopard has also been conducted to assess its condition.

According to the Samvad News Agency, the terror of leopards has persisted in this area for quite some time. Forest department officials stated that a total of 16 leopards have been captured in the Kanth area so far. This number highlights the increasing activity of leopards in the region.

Forest department officials mentioned that identifying individual leopards is a challenging task. Often, due to the similar appearance of leopards, it becomes difficult to determine which specific animal was responsible for an attack. However, the department is maintaining constant surveillance to ensure the safety of the villagers.

There was an atmosphere of panic in the village since the incident. Following the attack on the woman, villagers were frightened and had been demanding that the forest department capture the leopard. After the leopard was trapped in the cage, the villagers expressed satisfaction with the administration's efforts.

The forest department has advised villagers to remain vigilant. Officials have stated that people living near the forest should exercise extra caution and avoid going out alone. The department's teams are increasing patrols in the area to prevent any untoward incidents.

This entire operation is a result of the forest department's promptness. The administration has clarified that more cages could be installed to monitor the movement of wildlife in the area.