Maharashtra Declares Leopard Attacks a State Disaster: Fadnavis Unveils Comprehensive Management Plan

Nov 19, 2025 12:41 am CST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to classify leopard attacks as a 'state disaster' and reclassify leopards from Schedule 1 to Schedule 2 under the Wildlife Protection Act. The comprehensive plan includes immediate deployment of cages, establishing rescue centers in Pune district, implementing sterilization programs, and adjusting school hours in affected areas to ensure public safety amid increasing human-wildlife conflicts.