Gujarat: Leopard enters residential area, captured after 7-hour struggle

A leopard who entered a residential area was captured after 7 hours' struggle. The leopard was later taken away by the forest authorities in a cage.

Navsari: A leopard strayed into the police lines here on Saturday triggering panic among the residents before it was captured by the forest department after a seven-hour struggle.

The leopard was later taken away by the forest authorities in a cage.

Cases of leopards from nearby forests entering residential areas in search of water and food have become common. Experts cite deforestation as a possible reason for wild animals straying into cities and villages.