Alipurduar gripped by leopard panic as dogs vanish, strange sounds haunt nights

• Alipurduar's Bholardabri area is experiencing panic due to disappearing dogs and strange night sounds.
• Residents reported the incidents to the Damanpur Beat of Buxa Tiger Reserve after seeing footprints and hearing noises.
• Forest department confirmed the presence of a wild animal through fur and droppings, but its exact species is unconfirmed.
• Trap cameras have been installed by the forest department to identify and confirm the animal.
• The incident follows a recent leopard sighting in Barobisha, increasing local fear; authorities assure capture.

Why It Matters: Wild animal sightings and disappearing dogs cause panic in Alipurduar; forest department investigates.