leopard safety measures
Maharashtra MLA Dons Leopard Costume in Assembly to Protest Rising Attacks and Government Inaction
Dec 10, 2025 08:53 pm CST
A Maharashtra MLA made headlines by wearing a full leopard costume to the legislative assembly, protesting the government's inaction on increasing leopard attacks that have claimed 55 lives in his constituency alone. This dramatic demonstration follows recent incidents and highlights ongoing efforts to manage human-leopard conflicts through sterilization trials, habitat improvement, and technology deployment while navigating wildlife protection regulations.
Maharashtra Implements AI and Drone Technology to Combat Deadly Leopard Attacks
Nov 18, 2025 01:21 am CST
Maharashtra's Forest Department has deployed advanced technology including AI-based alert systems and drone surveillance to address the growing threat of leopard attacks that have claimed three lives in recent weeks. Under Forest Minister Ganesh Naik's direction, the government has allocated Rs 11 crore for emergency response resources, installed 1,000 additional cages in high-risk areas, and implemented strategic measures to minimize human-wildlife conflict across Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik districts.