Leopard Spotted in Pune's Nigdi, Area Sealed After Recent Fatal Attacks

• A leopard was sighted near Durga Tekdi Lake in Pimpri-Chinchwad's Nigdi area, prompting the Forest Department to seal the vicinity.
• The department has deployed traps, cameras, and increased patrolling; thermal drones are also being used for surveillance.
• The sighting has caused panic, especially after four people died from leopard attacks in November and December 2025.
• Leopards are increasingly entering urban areas like Pune due to abundant sugarcane fields providing suitable habitats.
• The Forest Department is acquiring 500 new cages, 500 trap cameras, 250 live streaming cameras, and plans 4 new animal care centers.

Why It Matters: A leopard sighting in Pune has led to area sealing and heightened fear due to recent fatal attacks.