Leopard Panic Grips BRS Layout in Jigani

Residents of BRS Layout, Kyalasanahalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, experienced panic after spotting a leopard in their vicinity. CCTV footage confirmed the big cat's presence. Following repeated barking from dogs, locals urge the Forest department for intervention. Jigani neighbors Bannerghatta National Park.

Residents of BRS Layout in Kyalasanahalli, located in Jigani on Bengaluru's outskirts, were thrown into panic after a leopard was spotted straying into their locality on Sunday.

CCTV footage captured the leopard casually strolling through the area, alarming the community.

According to residents, they were alerted in the early hours of Sunday by the constant barking of dogs. They have since demanded that the Forest department capture the rogue leopard.

Jigani's proximity to the expansive Bannerghatta National Park increases the likelihood of such wildlife encounters.