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A full-grown leopard caged in Assam’s Dibrugarh

First Published: 1st September, 2023 8:58 IST

The big cat had strayed into human habitation in search of food

A full-grown leopard that had strayed into human habitation in Assam’s Dibrugarh district was captured by the forest department officials and released into the wild after proper care and treatment.

As per inputs, the big cat was wandering in Chabua and surrounding areas creating panic among the villagers for a long time.

Late yesterday night, the forest department officials visited the village and with the help of villagers successfully captured the leopard at Pani era village in Chabua by using a cage.

The big cat had strayed into human habitation in search of food.

Earlier on Sunday, August 27, another leopard was captured by the forest department officials in the same location.

With two leopards being captured within a week, villagers had heaved a sign of relief.

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