Leopard spotted, captured alive in Kulgam village

Kulgam, Apr 11: Officials of the Wildlife Department captured a leopard alive in South Kashmir’s Kulgam District on Friday

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the leopard was spotted by locals at Oriel Kund village this morning.

“Residents informed the Wildlife department, following which a team reached the spot and laid a trap,” the official said, adding, “After hours of efforts the animal was tranquilized and captured without any harm.”

He said that the presence of the wild animal had caused panic among residents, as it had attempted to attack a man in the early morning.

The leopard will be shifted to a safer location, the official added—(KNO)

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