Meerut – A young leopard that strayed into Mubarakpur village in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district was safely captured after a tense two-and-a-half-hour operation led by the forest department on Friday.
The incident unfolded when local villagers spotted the leopard in a field in Mubarakpur, under the Kila Parikshitgarh Range in Mawana tehsil, and immediately alerted the authorities.
Forest department range officer Khushbu Upadhyay led the rescue mission. Upon reaching the site, the team assessed the situation according to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and developed a detailed plan to ensure the safe capture of the animal without causing harm to the villagers or the leopard.
After a coordinated effort involving careful strategy and skilled execution, the team successfully tranquilized and captured the leopard, bringing relief to the residents.
“This operation highlights the importance of swift reporting by locals and the prompt response of our rescue teams. We urge residents to remain vigilant and report any future sightings to avoid potential conflicts,” said Range Officer Upadhyay.
The leopard has been transported to a safe facility and is undergoing observation before being released into a suitable habitat.
Residents of Mubarakpur have expressed gratitude to the forest department for their prompt action in ensuring the safety of the community while preserving wildlife.
