Dangerous Leopard Rescue Operation in Maharashtra Residential Area Leaves Eight Injured

Nov 14, 2025 10:39 pm CST

A rescue operation to capture a leopard that entered residential neighborhoods in Nashik, Maharashtra resulted in eight injuries, including two forest department personnel. State Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan participated in the two-hour effort and acknowledged the serious challenge posed by rapidly growing leopard populations in the region. Officials plan to increase wildlife management resources to address this escalating human-wildlife conflict.