A leopard attack in Shahapur, Thane district, where a cow was killed, has heightened fears of man-animal conflict. Forest officials confirmed the incident, which occurred near a village cattle shed, and warned residents to be vigilant. Records indicate a high leopard population in the Dolkhamb region, with animals utilizing forest corridors that bring them close to human settlements, especially during seasonal migrations. Local speculation about the release of rescued leopards remains unverified.