Uttarakhand / Dwarahat: Leopard imprisoned in cage, relief to villagers

For some time, leopard was hunting many cattle in Dharamgaon, Dadholi, Gauchar area. After which the cage was put up on the demand of the villagers. Within two days the leopard was imprisoned in the cage. Village head Kamal Arya, Rakesh Mathpal etc. said that some leopards are still hovering in the area. He has demanded the forest department to increase patrols continuously. The leopard, which was captured on Friday, was taken to the Chantharia range by the top officials of the forest department. He will be released in the wild later.

On the demand of the villagers, a cage was set up in the village itself. After which the captured leopard will be released in the forest as per departmental rules.

Madan Lal, Forest Officer Chantharia Range Dwarahat