Dehradun, May 10 -- The request comes in the wake of a tragic incident in Mana-Kabhda, Kanda, where a leopard killed a child. Upadhyay stressed the urgent need for more cages in populated areas. He reminded that the absence of a rescue centre in Bageshwar is resulting in difficulties in capturing and housing leopards. This has led to repeated attacks and loss of life in rural communities.
Responding swiftly to Upadhyay's request, Uniyal directed the Forest Secretary to draft a proposal for setting up leopard rescue centres in districts lacking such facilities. He also instructed the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Bageshwar, to increase the number of nets and cages used to capture leopards straying into human settlements, ensuring better ...