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Leopard Sighting Sparks Panic in Hingoli Village; Forest Dept Installs Camera Traps
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News18•29-09-2026, 17:00
Leopard Sighting Sparks Panic in Hingoli Village; Forest Dept Installs Camera Traps
- •A leopard was spotted on a farm in Sindgi village, Hingoli district, causing panic among residents.
- •The Forest Department has initiated round-the-clock surveillance following the sighting.
- •Five camera traps have been installed near water sources in Sindgi village to track the leopard's movements.
- •Farmers have been advised to move in groups for safety.
- •Forest department patrolling has been increased to prevent any incidents.
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The Forest Department installed five camera traps near water sources in Sindgi village to map the big cat's movements and stepped up patrolling in the area to prevent untoward incidents.
The leopard was first spotted on a farm in Sindgi village on Monday afternoon, and it was sighted again near a water source on Tuesday.
Following the leopard sighting, officials urged local farmers to move around in groups for their safety.
