Panic Erupts After 2 Leopards Stray Into Cowshed, Kill 10 Cattle in Gurugram

Gurugram: Two leopards allegedly killed 10 domestic animals after straying into a cowshed in Tikli village of Gurugram, late on Monday night. The entire incident was caught on CCTV. 

In the video, the big cats can be seen jumping off the boundary wall and entering the area where they reportedly killed 10 cows. The incident has sparked panic in the area. 

Reacting on the incident, a forest official said that the the cowshed management have been asked to raise the height of its boundary wall. They have also been directed to set up nets to catch the big cats. 

'Chances of Leopards Being Caught Very Slim'

The official said that the chances of capturing the leopards are very slim since the area is open. The official said, “We have given directions to the cowshed management to raise the height of its boundary wall and set up nets. They have requested us to put up catering cages. We will set up two cages here. The chances of the leopards being caught are very slim because this is an open area...” 

This attack is the latest in a series of similar incidents around the Aravalli ranges, home to several wild animals. Earlier several leopards have been sighted in the regions, creating a fear among the locals. The regular sightings of leopards have prompted villagers to approach the wildlife department for help.