Overview
- CCTV near the Mercedes‑Benz India plant in Chakan captured a leopard early Friday, prompting a rapid response from the state forest department.
- Officials set two active trap cages at the site as teams tracked possible movement and reviewed surveillance footage.
- A forest team surveyed the area and recorded the location on video but reported no further signs of the animal after the search.
- Authorities asked workers, security staff, and nearby residents to stay alert and avoid isolated stretches until operations wind down.
- Pune has seen repeated urban leopard sightings in recent months, including a December 12, 2025 capture at the city’s airport after an overnight multi‑agency effort.