Thane: In yet another incident, a leopard entered a residential area in Thane, leading to panic among people. The leopard had entered the Phulpakharu (butterfly) garden at Owala Village on Ghodbunder road. The wild animal was spotted by visitors at around 7 am while several people were in the area for a morning walk.

Forest department officials were informed about the presence of the leopard, however, the animal left the place in a few minutes by jumping over the compound wall.

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