Leopard Sightings Trigger Panic In Kamareddy Village
Videos of the leopards moving in the area, recorded by some villagers, have gone viral on social media.
NIZAMABAD: Movement of two leopards near Malthummeda village in Nagireddypet mandal of Kamareddy district has triggered panic among villagers. The wild animals have reportedly been spotted in the area over the past few days.
Villagers noticed the leopards near the hillock of the Chenna Keshava temple and alerted the Forest Department. Forest officials visited Malthummeda and collected pugmark samples to assess the movement of the animals.
Videos of the leopards moving in the area, recorded by some villagers, have gone viral on social media.
Forest officials advised villagers to remain cautious and avoid provoking or attacking the animals. They urged farmers and shepherds to exercise particular care while visiting agricultural fields and forest areas.
Officials expressed the view that the leopards were likely to move away from the village, as the animals generally do not remain in one place for long. They urged residents to follow safety precautions and inform the Forest Department about further sightings.