Srisailam Shaken: Leopard Breaks Into Home, Sparks Fear Among Locals & Pilgrims

• A leopard entered the compound of Satyanarayana Sastry's house in Srisailam's Patalaganga area, terrifying devotees and locals.
• The incident, captured on CCTV, marks the second time a leopard has entered the same house compound within a year, raising serious concerns.
• Locals are already fearful due to a leopard's death near Patalaganga steps last October and increasing wildlife movement in Telugu states.
• The Nallamala forests, adjacent to Srisailam, are cited as a reason for increased tiger movement into residential areas, possibly due to food/water scarcity.
• Residents and devotees urge the forest department to take immediate action, set up cages, and capture the leopard to prevent accidents.

Why It Matters: Leopard entering Srisailam homes repeatedly highlights urgent need for forest department intervention.