Leopard Captured After Two-Week Pursuit in Lakhimpur Kheri

A leopard was captured in Lakhimpur Kheri after weeks of tracking by forest officials, following sightings and attacks. The female leopard, around three to four years old, was trapped using a baited cage near Singha Khurd village. The incidents had instilled fear among the residents.

In a significant development, forest officials in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri successfully captured a leopard early Monday morning.

This capture follows an intensive two-week search initiated due to frequent sightings and fatal attacks attributed to the leopard in nearby villages.

The female leopard, between three and four years old, was trapped using a baited cage strategically placed in Singha Khurd village, confirmed by the IFS sub-divisional officer, Manoj Tiwari.