Leopard Scare in Mangaluru: Dog Trapped in Cage Set by Forest Department, Search Continues

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Mangaluru : A leopard sighting in Mangaluru has caused widespread panic among residents, leading the Forest Department to intensify its efforts to capture the wild cat. In a recent development on Thursday, a dog was accidentally trapped in a cage placed by forest officials near Nagabana in the Kadri Kaibattal Doctor’s Lane area. The cage was set up on Wednesday after the leopard was spotted roaming the locality for two consecutive nights. Local residents, who noticed the dog in the trap on Thursday morning, safely released it.

Although there were no confirmed sightings of the leopard in Doctor’s Lane on Wednesday night, the Forest Department has continued its search operations and reset the trap on Thursday. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports of leopard sightings near Pumpwell have also surfaced, though officials are yet to verify these claims. Additionally, residents of the Mangaluru Hills area have reported seeing the predator during the evening hours. This has created a sense of fear, especially among parents, as a large number of school children frequent this area. The Forest Department remains on high alert and is closely monitoring the situation.