Panic Grips Kulgam Village as Leopard Kills Dogs, Sheep; Search Operation Underway
Kulgam, May 26, KNT: Panic spread through Munad Guffan village in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district after a leopard allegedly killed several dogs and sheep, prompting the Wildlife Department to launch an intensive search operation to track the wild animal.
Officials and local residents said the leopard entered the area and attacked domestic animals, triggering fear among villagers and forcing authorities to initiate emergency response measures.
Teams from the Wildlife Protection Department rushed to the village and launched a search operation soon after reports of the attacks surfaced.
Despite sustained efforts by wildlife officials, the leopard had not been traced till late Monday, officials said.
Authorities advised residents to remain indoors and avoid venturing into isolated areas until the animal is captured.
The advisory was issued as a precautionary measure amid concern that the leopard could still be moving in or around the locality.
Villagers expressed appreciation for what they described as the timely response by Wildlife Department personnel, saying teams reached the area promptly and initiated operations to prevent further attacks.
Officials said the search operation would continue until the leopard is located and safely captured.
Further details were awaited. [KNT]
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