Overview
- The planned drive lasted about eight hours from Thursday night to early Friday, with the leopard secured around 4 a.m.
- Pune Forest Department led a 30-member team with RESQ Charitable Trust, the Indian Air Force and airport authorities.
- Teams guided the animal into an approximately 80-foot tunnel where wildlife veterinarian Dr Gourav Mangla delivered the dart in constrained conditions.
- Officials reported no injuries and said airport operations continued without interruption during the operation.
- The adult male has recovered and remains under observation at the Transit Treatment Centre in Bavdhan as the Forest Department decides long-term management.