North Bengal's 1st: Sundarbans-model fencing, cameras to deter leopards in Jalpaiguri.

• North Bengal implements its first security fence against leopard attacks, modeled after the Sundarbans.
• The Forest Department installed 10-12 ft nylon fencing and trap cameras in Jalpaiguri's Kalabari tea garden.
• This initiative aims to prevent leopards from entering human settlements, addressing past fatal attacks on children in tea garden areas.
• If successful, the experimental project will be expanded to other leopard-prone areas, bringing relief to local workers.

Why It Matters: This new fencing offers vital protection against leopard attacks in North Bengal.