Panic as leopard pugmarks spotted in Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 30

Panic prevailed in Chanarthal Khurd village and its surrounding areas as residents noticed the footprints of a leopard in the village late on Thursday. They also informed the district administration in this regard.

Though no incident of injury by the leopard has been reported, the district administration has become alert. Besides, the residents of the area are making announcements from gurdwaras to alert others.

The villagers said videos of a leopard roaming in the villages of Patiala district had surfaced in the last few days. Now, the footprints of a leopard were seen near a pig farm last night.

Meanwhile, the district administration also swung into action. DC Parneet Shergill directed all SDMs of the district to alert the field staff.

Shergill also issued instructions to the Forest Department officials to catch the leopard. “If anyone gets any information regarding the leopard, the person should inform the police or call on 01763-232838,” she appealed to the public.