Leopard Sightings Near Pune Airport Prompt Increased Wildlife Management Efforts

Dec 08, 2025 05:02 pm CST

A leopard has been spotted multiple times near Pune Airport during low-traffic hours, prompting the Maharashtra Forest Department to install monitoring cameras and seek assistance from Australian wildlife experts. This incident occurs amid increasing human-leopard conflicts in the region, where approximately 1,300 big cats reside in Pune district and Ahilyanagar, leading authorities to implement new safety measures and population control strategies.