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Leopard sighting in Jaipur’s Vidhyadhar Nagar sets off panic

Arvind Mathur from Nahargarh Biological Park, who was leading the rescue operation, told the media that the presence of the public made the capture difficult.

The leopard was first spotted at the CPWD guest house in Vidhyadhar Nagar at 1 pmThe leopard was first spotted at the CPWD guest house in Vidhyadhar Nagar at 1 pm. (Express)

A 3-year-old leopard that ventured into a residential area in Jaipur Saturday afternoon attacked two people, causing panic and prompting a manhunt for the animal.

The leopard was first spotted at the CPWD guest house in Vidhyadhar Nagar at 1 pm, with residents alerting the forest department of its presence. It took over a dozen officials more than three hours to tranquilize the animal, officials said.

By that time, it had already caused panic in the area.

Arvind Mathur from Nahargarh Biological Park, who was leading the rescue operation, told the media that the presence of the public made the capture difficult.

“Whenever the leopard ventures out of the wild, they become shy and try to find a safe spot. It has become difficult to tranquilize the leopard in the public presence because it makes the leopard more anxious,” he said.

DCF (Deputy Conservator of Forest) Jagdish Gupta said the leopard had been moved to the Nahargarh Biological Park and will be released in the wild.

Jaipur is close to Jhalana and Amagarh leopard reserves and there are estimated to be over 60 leopards in the area/ As a result, leopard sightings are not uncommon in Jaipur’s residential areas.

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The development comes at a time when eight people were killed in leopard attacks in Rajasthan’s Udaipur causing terror in the area. Four leopards were captured in the ensuing hunt for man-eaters.

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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