Bengaluru: Leopard Successfully Captured After 3-Day Operation [Watch]

After an extensive three-day search operation, Forest Department authorities on Wednesday successfully trapped the elusive leopard in the Bommanahalli Industrial area.

The leopard, reportedly hiding in an abandoned building, was enticed by the snare set by forest officials. Unfortunately, it has died during the treatment.

The feline was swiftly captured and placed into a cage before being relocated. This wild cat, which had ventured out of its natural habitat, was spotted near Bengaluru's Electronic City in the south, as per reports.

Officials mentioned that on Wednesday morning, the leopard attacked a veterinarian, causing injuries near the neck while the veterinarian attempted to tranquillize it. The injured person is presently undergoing treatment at a hospital and is reported to be out of danger, a Forest official told PTI.

The leopard which was spotted near Bengalurus Kudlu gate has been captured by forest department officials. #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/P471XbpSUo

— Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) November 1, 2023

After attacking the veterinary doctor, the leopard escaped into the thick bushes. Later, the forest officials caught it. On October 29, the leopard was seen entering an apartment in Kudlu.

ಕೊನೆಗೂ ಸಿಕ್ಕಿಬಿದ್ದ ಚಿರತೆ! 🐆
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಕೂಡ್ಲು ಗೇಟ್ ಬಳಿ ಕಾಣಿಸಿಕೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ಚಿರತೆಯನ್ನು ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಸೆರೆ ಹಿಡಿದಿದ್ದಾರೆ.#Leopard #Bengaluru #WildLife @dp_satish @namma_vjy @Bnglrweatherman @aranya_kfd @BlrCityPolice @east_bengaluru @WFRising @karnatakaportf @IndianTechGuide pic.twitter.com/hbeJWVVayM

— Namma Rajarajeshwarinagar (@NammaRRNagar) November 1, 2023

Since then, the residents in the area had been living in fear.

Cant understand who is more wilder..... Leopard 🐆/Human Beings🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Wild Humans are enjoying a free show when the poor Leopard is suffering😞🤦

Kudos to @aranya_kfd & @BlrCityPolice for rescuing & saving its life. It can lead a peaceful life in the forest/zoo now#Bengaluru https://t.co/qL8diw4FhP pic.twitter.com/JeHkpCeGeQ

— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) November 1, 2023

Cages and drones were deployed as foresters frantically searched for the leopard. They also brought a few experts from Mysuru to catch the animal. The area where the leopard was spotted is not very far from Bannerghatta National Park from where it is believed to have come to the city.