Panic and fear have gripped residents in the Udaipur division's Rajsamand district following frequent leopard movements inside heavily populated residential zones. The latest incident unfolded in Shrijinagar within the Jawad area of Rajsamand district, where a wild leopard ventured directly into human habitation under the cover of night. A pack consisting of five dogs, including three adults and two small puppies, usually roams this locality. The leopard sat in stealth and launched a sudden ambush on the unsuspecting animal pack.
Lightning-fast attack captured on camera
Upon entering the residential pocket, the leopard was initially spotted by the local dogs who attempted to chase it away. Amidst the commotion, the leopard targeted a small puppy climbing up a flight of stairs, clamped its jaws firmly around the animal's neck, and bolted toward nearby bushes. Remarkably, the entire predatory sequence took less than two seconds. The chilling episode was successfully recorded on the CCTV cameras installed at the residences of neighboring homeowners, and the footage has left local families deeply unnerved.
Second sighting within five days
According to local accounts, this marks the second consecutive instance of leopard activity recorded in the neighborhood within a span of five days. When residents stepped out of their homes in the morning, they noticed one puppy was missing from the familiar pack. Security camera footage retrieved from the properties of Rajendra Singh Chundawat and Kapil Tank subsequently laid bare the horrific sequence of events. Prior to this, a leopard had also been spotted in Rajsamand city during the month of August. At that time, a big cat was found resting in the veranda of an empty house in Mahavir Nagar colony. A local resident named Sudha Singh Bhati discovered the animal upon opening her door at dawn, prompting a crowd to gather after her cries alerted neighbors. The leopard leaped onto the street and fled toward the bushes of the Taledi drain after being chased by a German Shepherd dog belonging to another neighbor, Bhanwar Singh Chundawat.
Forest department installs cage
Frustrated and frightened by the recurring big cat incursions, local citizens have strongly urged the forest department to deploy a trap cage in the area to capture the animal and eliminate the looming threat. In response, the DFO has issued a public advisory urging residents to exercise caution during nighttime hours and immediately report any leopard sightings to forest authorities or emergency helplines. Forest personnel have installed a trap cage at the designated spot, though the leopard remained uncaught at the time of writing, leaving the local population on edge.
