Wild Cat Sighting Sparks Mammal Mystery Near Airport

A wild cat was spotted by Odisha forest officials near Biju Patnaik International Airport after a woman's claim of a leopard sighting. Despite traps and cameras set up, no leopard has been confirmed. Previous leopard sightings were recorded in the area, following similar protocols.

Odisha forest officials have reported spotting a wild cat near Biju Patnaik International Airport, following a woman's claim of seeing a leopard in the vicinity. The sighting has prompted a search operation to confirm if a leopard is indeed present in the area.

Radhakanta Hota, Forest Ranger for Bhubaneswar, stated that while no leopard has been found, a wild cat was seen in the early hours. Trap cameras have been installed to capture any further evidence of the elusive mammal.

This follows an earlier incident in 2019 when a leopard was captured at the airport and relocated to a nearby forest. The presence of big cats in the region continues to intrigue wildlife experts and the local community.

(With inputs from agencies.)