Dibrugarh, March 5 -- The recent sighting of a leopard in Jiban Phukan Nagar in Dibrugarh has prompted the Divisional Forest Office, Dibrugarh in Assam to issue a public advisory on Wednesday.

On March 1, CCTV footage captured the leopard near the Dibrugarh Address Guest House, sparking concern among local residents.

The forest department has been unsuccessful in capturing the leopard so far despite many attempts.

The Dibrugarh Divisional Forest Office has issued a public advisory instructing residents on how to stay safe.

"This is to warn the residents of Dibrugarh that we have received reports of a stray leopard spotted within the city limits," the advisory states.

It has laid out specific guidelines for residents to follow. Author...