India, Dec. 27 -- The leopard that entered a residential complex in Bhayander and attacked seven people six days ago was captured, fitted with a tracking collar, and released into Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) early on Friday. Forest officials said they are still unsure how the animal reached the densely populated area.

Deputy conservator of forests at SGNP, Kiran Patil, said the leopard was tranquilised, examined, and kept under observation before being released. A tracking device has been installed to monitor its movements. Patil added that forest officials are analysing satellite images to trace the leopard's route. They are checking whether it moved from mangrove patches near Bhayander creek through the Ghodbunder forest stretch...