A leopard was sighted near the Singasandra locality in Bengaluru on Saturday, October 28, sparking fear among residents and prompting heightened vigilance from forest officials. The leopard was seen roaming around Brookefield, Kudlu Gate, near HSR Extension, and was even spotted near a prominent private school in the area. Authorities said they were actively engaged in efforts to locate and safely rescue the leopard to prevent any potential encroachment into residential areas.
On Saturday, videos emerged on social media reporting the leopard’s presence in the city’s Whitefield area. The Forest Department then clarified that the location was not Whitefield but Singasandra. Forest officials were deployed in the area on both on Saturday and Sunday, but were unable to capture the leopard. The area is home to major technology firms such as Infosys and Biocon.
Visuals of the leopard caught on CCTV have gone viral on social media. One CCTV video shows a dog running on a road in AECS Layout, followed by the appearance of the leopard. A group of dogs attempt to chase the leopard, after which it changes direction, moves into another road, and ultimately disappears from the camera’s view.
Leopards have earlier also been sighted in areas around Electronic City, Bengaluru South, Kengeri, and Devanahalli. In January, Bangalore University issued a circular cautioning its staff members and students residing on campus to limit their nighttime activities due to a leopard sighting on the campus.