Rajasthan Residents On Alert After Leopard Strays Into Alwar Colony

A leopard near Rajasthan's RR College entered a residential colony, creating panic. Despite being near the college for a month, it was captured within three hours without causing harm. Officials tracked its movement via pugmarks, tranquilized it in a nearby area, and safely relocated the animal.

A leopard caused alarm when it wandered into a residential area in Alwar, Rajasthan, after being spotted near RR College for almost a month, officials reported Tuesday.

The elusive big cat, which had not attacked anyone, had been frequenting the vicinity of the college, confirmed forest ranger Shankar Singh Shekhawat.

Pugmarks of the animal were found near the college's staff room on December 29, and it was later tranquilized in the Company Bagh area, about 1.5 km from the college, ensuring a safe capture.

(With inputs from agencies.)