Ambernath: Leopard sighted after Dombivali, hunt underway

• A leopard has been sighted in Ambernath's Ambeshiv village, causing fear among residents after it attacked two goats; this follows a recent sighting in Dombivali.
• The forest department has installed trap cameras in Ambeshiv and advised villagers to walk in groups and avoid sending children alone.
• Leopard sightings are increasing across several Maharashtra districts (Thane, Pune, Ahilya Nagar, Nashik), spreading fear among both farmers and urban populations.
• A previous incident involved a leopard seen in Dombivali's high-profile Lodha Khoni Palava area, near schools, causing significant concern.

Why It Matters: Urban leopard sightings create fear, signaling escalating human-wildlife conflict.