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Leopard wanders into Kota public garden, rescued after three-hour operation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:47 PM
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A leopard entered a public garden in Kota, Rajasthan, prompting a three‑hour rescue effort by forest officials.
A leopard was reported inside a public garden in Kota, Rajasthan, early on Monday, startling visitors and prompting immediate action from local authorities.
Forest department teams, supported by police and municipal workers, launched a coordinated operation to capture the animal safely. The effort lasted approximately three hours, during which the animal was monitored and tranquilised by trained wildlife experts.
The leopard was eventually secured without injury and was taken to a nearby wildlife sanctuary for release. No human injuries were reported, and officials advised the public to avoid the area until the operation concluded.
The incident underscores the challenges of human‑wildlife coexistence in rapidly urbanising regions and highlights the readiness of Rajasthan’s forest services to respond to such emergencies.
Forest department teams, supported by police and municipal workers, launched a coordinated operation to capture the animal safely. The effort lasted approximately three hours, during which the animal was monitored and tranquilised by trained wildlife experts.
The leopard was eventually secured without injury and was taken to a nearby wildlife sanctuary for release. No human injuries were reported, and officials advised the public to avoid the area until the operation concluded.
The incident underscores the challenges of human‑wildlife coexistence in rapidly urbanising regions and highlights the readiness of Rajasthan’s forest services to respond to such emergencies.