Jaipur, 8 November 2025 – A leopard was seen roaming through a residential locality in the Durgapura area of Jaipur, triggering fear among residents and prompting a rapid response by the forest department. According to multiple news reports, the wild cat was first captured on CCTV cameras entering the neighbourhood late evening before moving into narrow lanes and compounds.
Officials from the Rajasthan Forest Department (RFD) along with local police teams have launched a search-and-rescue operation to safely tranquilise and relocate the animal. One news dispatch noted that the search was ongoing at time of writing.
Key Details
- The incident occurred near Durgapura, a bustling residential area of Jaipur, close to forest‐edge zones that connect to the foothills of the Nahargarh Forest Area.
- CCTV footage showed the leopard entering the colony, moving through narrow spaces between houses and over compound walls.
- Local authorities have alerted residents and asked them to stay indoors, secure pets and avoid venturing out after dusk until the situation is resolved.
- Historically, similar incidents have occurred in Jaipur’s urban fringe, especially where dense habitation meets forest belt. For instance, a leopard strayed into the Sector-2 Vidyadhar Nagar area and attacked people before being captured.
Why This Happens
Experts say that the leopards in and around Jaipur increasingly venture into human‐settled zones due to two main pressures:
- Habitat pressure & high population – The nearby forest reserves such as Jhalana Forest Reserve and Amagarh are reaching carrying‐capacity for leopards, pushing sub-adults and younger individuals into marginal zones.
- Search for food or water – With forests drying or prey scarce, leopards sometimes move into fringe areas in search of easy prey (livestock, dogs) or watering spots.
Precautionary Measures for Residents
- Avoid going out alone, especially after dark, until the animal is secured.
- Keep pets and livestock indoors or in safe enclosures; avoid leaving them unattended outside.
- Secure open spaces such as gardens, empty lots or adjoining bushy patches – these can act as entry points.
- On spotting the animal, immediately inform local forest & police control rooms; do not attempt to approach or chase it.
What’s Next
Forest teams are likely to set up camera-traps, secure the area, and attempt to tranquilise the leopard for safe capture and relocation back into the wild. They will also inspect adjoining forest boundaries to identify how the animal entered the residential zone and take short‐term mitigation steps such as fencing, clearing bushes and public awareness.
We will update this page as further official information is released by the Forest Department or local authorities.