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Leopard kills deer, stirs panic in Baas village of Nangal, Ludhiana
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 01:23 AM
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A leopard hunted a deer in Baas village of Nangal, triggering fear among residents and prompting forest officials to intervene.
A leopard was reported to have killed a deer in Baas, a village located in the Nangal area of Ludhiana district, Punjab. The incident was first noticed by villagers who heard the animal's roar and later found the carcass of the deer.
The sighting caused immediate alarm, with several households staying indoors and children being kept away from open fields. Local residents contacted the forest department, which dispatched a team to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
Forest officials arrived on the scene, confirmed the presence of the leopard, and began tracking its movements. They have advised villagers to avoid venturing into forested zones after dusk and to report any further wildlife sightings promptly.
The department is also coordinating with nearby wildlife sanctuaries to monitor the leopard's activity and to implement measures that reduce human-wildlife conflict in the region. No injuries have been reported, and the deer carcass has been removed for proper disposal.
Authorities continue to monitor the area and have urged the community to remain vigilant while assuring that steps are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The sighting caused immediate alarm, with several households staying indoors and children being kept away from open fields. Local residents contacted the forest department, which dispatched a team to assess the situation and ensure public safety.
Forest officials arrived on the scene, confirmed the presence of the leopard, and began tracking its movements. They have advised villagers to avoid venturing into forested zones after dusk and to report any further wildlife sightings promptly.
The department is also coordinating with nearby wildlife sanctuaries to monitor the leopard's activity and to implement measures that reduce human-wildlife conflict in the region. No injuries have been reported, and the deer carcass has been removed for proper disposal.
Authorities continue to monitor the area and have urged the community to remain vigilant while assuring that steps are being taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.