Leopard Scare in Vasai-Virar After CCTV Sighting; Forest Dept Investigates
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News18•04-01-2026, 16:45
Leopard Scare in Vasai-Virar After CCTV Sighting; Forest Dept Investigates
- •A suspicious animal was captured on CCTV in Kashid Kopar village, Vasai-Virar, on Jan 1 midnight, sparking fears of a leopard.
- •Residents recall previous leopard incidents, including one three years ago and a recent one in Mira Bhayandar.
- •Forest Department's preliminary assessment suggests the animal is likely a 'baul' (wild cat) or other wild animal, not a leopard, due to its size and tail.
- •Unclear CCTV footage and the animal's small size lead to speculation about other leopards or their mother being in the area.
- •Forest Ranger Prashant Deshmukh urges caution, not panic, and advises residents to report suspicious sightings to Mandavi Forest Range.
Why It Matters: Forest Department investigates Vasai-Virar leopard scare, urges calm as CCTV footage is unclear.
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