Leopard Sightings in Pune District Raise Safety Concerns Among Residents

In Pune district's Ambegaon and Junnar tehsils, recent leopard sightings have raised safety concerns among residents. A leopard was seen roaming farmland in Otur village during the day, causing fear among farmers, while CCTV footage from Mengdewadi captured a leopard dragging away a dog at night. No human injuries have been reported, but locals urge the Maharashtra Forest Department to increase patrols, conduct surveys, and implement safety measures to address the growing man-animal conflict.