Leopards have been repeatedly sighted in and around the Srisailam Mallikarjuna Swamy temple complex in Andhra Pradesh, raising safety concerns for pilgrims and residents. Recent CCTV footage captured a leopard near a priest's residence, prompting authorities to issue advisories for increased vigilance, especially at night. Wildlife experts attribute these encounters to shrinking forest cover and declining prey populations, which push animals closer to human settlements in search of food.