Overview
- A leopard that wandered into Todaraisingh ran through the market and entered a liquor shop, injuring a forest volunteer and two shop workers in a sequence that began on Monday morning.
- The shop’s salesman escaped the animal’s grip, pulled down the rolling shutter to trap the leopard inside and helped prevent it from roaming further into the crowded market.
- Police cordoned the area and a specialised rescue unit from Jaipur tranquilised and captured the five‑year‑old male at about 2 p.m. after an operation that lasted nearly five hours.
- Three people were treated for injuries at local facilities with one given first aid and two referred for further care in Jaipur; officials said none of the reported injuries were immediately life‑threatening.
- Forest authorities warned that repeated leopard sightings near the town reflect a healthy but expanding population and said they will monitor nearby forest stretches and advise residents on safety steps.