Leopard Causes Panic in Bhayandar Housing Society

A leopard strayed into a housing society in Bhayandar, Maharashtra, injuring four individuals and causing panic. The feline was later trapped inside a flat. Rescue efforts are ongoing, involving police, fire brigade, and forest department teams. Injured individuals are stable and undergoing treatment.

A leopard strayed into a residential area in Bhayandar, Maharashtra, early Friday morning, injuring four people and sparking widespread panic, officials reported.

The big cat first attacked passersby on Talav Road before entering a building named 'Parijat', where it injured residents. Viral videos showed the leopard navigating narrow spaces and stairs, heightening the chaos.

Authorities, including local police, fire brigade, and forest department teams, rushed to the scene, eventually trapping the leopard in a flat. Residents have been advised to remain indoors as rescue efforts continue, aiming for a safe resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)