India, Nov. 25 -- Authorities have intensified surveillance around Pune Airport as the search for a leopard spotted near the airfield last week continues. This, even as the airport observes its week-long 'Aviation Safety Campaign'.

On Monday, a joint field inspection was carried out, bringing together officials from the forest department, Indian Air Force (IAF), Pune Airport operations staff, and the RESQ Foundation. The coordinated effort marks one of the most extensive on-ground assessments since the leopard was last seen on the morning of November 19. The inspection team included assistant conservator of forests (ACF) Mangesh Tate; IAF wing commander Y S Singh; range forest officer Suresh Varak; round officers Sheetal Khendke and Pram...