Leopard Spotted In Bengaluru’s Jigani Area, CCTV Captures Big Cat In Kyalasanahalli

A leopard was spotted in Bengaluru's Jigani area, BRS Layout, on Sunday, reported Deccan Herald. The big cat was seen roaming the area, with CCTV cameras capturing its movements.

Residents reported that dogs began barking on Sunday morning, raising alarms about the leopard's presence. Jigani's proximity to the Bannerghatta Forest area suggests the leopard may have strayed from the forest. Forest officials are actively searching for the animal, fearing it could pose a threat to lives.

Earlier, a leopard was seen near a house in Chikka Togur, close to the NICE road, and was captured after a trap was set. Another sighting occurred near Kudlu Gate, where a leopard was found alongside another that was killed recently.

Leopard 🐆 Spotted in Bengaluru on 1st September 2024

BRS Layout in Kyalasanahalli in Jigani woke up in the wee hours of Sunday after dogs started barking repeatedly. The CCTV footage has shown a leopard taking a stroll in their area. pic.twitter.com/VVBQWnTFaC

— Bengaluru Updates (@BengaluruU86103) September 1, 2024

In November last year, forest officials tracked a leopard near Kudlu Gate, close to Electronic City. Despite attempts to trap it, the leopard was shot after it charged towards an officer during the capture attempt.