Leopard Or Wild Cat? Mystery Animal Spotted In THIS Society Triggers Panic; Forest Department Clears Air News24 –

Noida: In a recent incident that occurred in Greater Noida West, some residents claimed a leopard sighting. A video circulating online, reportedly from an under-construction Aura Society, shows a leopard-like animal, triggering panic and chaos among the residents. After receiving information, the forest department immediately launched a search operation. Pugmarks were found, resembling those of a wild cat.

However, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Pramod Srivastava appealed to the people not to believe in any kind of rumours. The footprints could be of a wild cat, he added. Reports revealed that the viral news of the leopard sighting in society led to panic, forcing people to lock themselves in their apartments. A search operation was conducted late at night. Police searched every place near the society to find the wild animal. Meanwhile, the authorities have advised people to avoid going out alone in the dark or send their kids to public places.

The few-second footage features a big cat-like animal near the society walls. However, a thorough probe revealed that it was not a leopard, but rather a wild cat that was roaming in the society. It is believed to have come from nearby forests. People are appealed not to panic and carry on with their daily schedule and avoid paying attention or spreading rumours. There are multiple similar incidents of wild animals like leopards being spotted in Greater Noida in the past.