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Leopard Seen in Mulund Housing Complex, Dog Dragged Away as Officials Launch Search

Residents have been asked to report wildlife sightings to the 1926 helpline.

Overview

  • CCTV from the Silver Birch building in Swapna Nagari, Mulund, captured a leopard entering the compound around 3:30 am and later dragging away a stray dog.
  • Forest department teams and RAWW personnel visited the locality as a primary response and are conducting ongoing monitoring and search operations.
  • No human injuries were reported in the incident, which caused alarm among residents who alerted authorities immediately.
  • RAWW’s Pawan Sharma noted the site lies near Sanjay Gandhi National Park, where leopard movements and predation on stray or community animals are frequently recorded.
  • Officials urged vigilance, including avoiding late-night solo outings, and advised residents to promptly report sightings or distress situations to the 24×7 wildlife helpline 1926.