Abrar Nabi
Srinagar, Jun 8 (KNS): Panic gripped the Ompora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district after a leopard was spotted roaming near the Sidco Sode, prompting locals to seek immediate intervention from the Wildlife Department.
The wild animal's sudden appearance has caused fear among residents, who have demanded that a rescue team be dispatched to the area at the earliest.
Speaking to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) over the phone, locals said leopards have been frequently moving in the area for the past several days, raising concerns over safety.
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They pointed to a last year's incident in Budgam district where a minor girl was killed in a leopard attack.
Residents have urged the Wildlife Department to install cages and adopt non-lethal methods to safely capture the animal. They have also demanded timely public advisories to prevent any untoward incident.
"The presence of a wild animal on residential streets at night is a serious threat," a local resident said. (KNS)