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Leopard sighted in densely populated area of Thane

Updated On: 26 December, 2025 09:47 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent

The big cat was spotted in a shuttered factory near Bethany Hospital, after which teams from the forest department and Vartak Nagar Police Station rushed to the site. Authorities urged locals to remain vigilant and avoid venturing into isolated areas until the leopard is captured or moves away

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As per latest updates, the forest department is in the process of setting up camera traps. Representational pic

As per latest updates, the forest department is in the process of setting up camera traps. Representational pic

A leopard was sighted on Thursday afternoon in the densely populated Pokhran Road No 2 area of Thane, causing panic among residents, news agency PTI reported, quoting officials from the forest department.

The big cat was spotted in a shuttered factory near Bethany Hospital, following which teams from the forest department and Vartak Nagar police station rushed to the site, officials stated.

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