Tanveer Hussain
Budgam, March 30: The Wildlife Department successfully captured a leopard in the Pethzanigam area of Beerwah, Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, on Saturday. The operation was carried out smoothly, ensuring the safety of both residents and the animal.
Wildlife officials had been monitoring the area after receiving reports of leopard sightings. A cage was strategically placed by the authorities, leading to the successful capture of the leopard without any injuries to people or the animal.
Bashir Ahmad, Wildlife Officer for Budgam, confirmed to Media that immediate action was taken following reports of the leopard’s movement in the area. “Our priority was to ensure the safety of both the villagers and the animal,” he stated.
This successful rescue highlights the importance of wildlife conservation efforts and coordinated action by local authorities to manage human-wildlife interactions while ensuring public safety.
