Bengaluru: A full-grown leopard was captured on CCTV prowling through a farm at Soladevanahalli in Nelamangala taluk on the outskirts of northwest Bengaluru, Monday, prompting the forest department to step up measures to capture the animal.The leopard, sighted at a farm belonging to resident Basavaraju, was seen moving around the property and drinking water before disappearing into the shadows.Forest officials said specialised trap cages with live bait will be installed at strategic locations near Soladevanahalli and surrounding orchards to capture the animal safely.Range forest officer teams have intensified patrolling in vulnerable areas to monitor leopard movement and prevent human-wildlife encounters. Officials have advised residents to secure their livestock, avoid walking alone near unlit farm areas during dusk and dawn, and report any sightings to forest department’s control room immediately.
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