Leopard rescued from Doda

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, Oct 3: Personnel from Wild Life Department here today rescued a leopard from Nai Dangri Shiva area.

For the past several days, the leopard had reportedly created panic among the residents of Pranu, Shiva, Gadsu and Nai Dangri areas.

During this period, incidents involving the killing/injury of domestic dogs, sheep and other livestock were reported, causing considerable concern among the local population and raising apprehensions regarding the safety of people in the area.

On receipt of information regarding leopard's presence, the Wildlife Protection Department immediately mobilized its Control Room team from Doda to the spot and the team carefully tracked, sighted the animal and following necessary precautions and prescribed wildlife rescue protocols, successfully tranquilized and rescued the beast without harming him or the public.

The entire rescue operation was carried out under the supervision of Wildlife Warden, Kishtwar, M.S Jamwal, and Range Officer, Wildlife Protection Range Kishtwar, Shehpar Iqbal, with the active participation of the field staff.

After rescue, the leopard was shifted for medical examination and observation to Kishtwar.