Leopard Panic Grips Falakata: Shadowy Figures and Roars Terrify Residents

• Falakata town in Alipurduar is experiencing widespread panic due to reported leopard sightings and roars at night.
• Residents of Ashutosh Palli (Ward No. 1) and Two Mile area (Ward No. 2) claim to have seen shadowy figures believed to be leopards.
• Anup Poddar from Ashutosh Palli reported seeing two leopards behind his house and informed the forest department.
• The fear has led to deserted streets after dark, children being kept indoors, and residents keeping doors and windows closed.
• The forest department has increased surveillance and is actively monitoring the situation in the affected areas.

Why It Matters: Falakata is in a state of panic due to frequent leopard sightings, prompting increased forest department vigilance.