Pune: Leopard Enters MSEDCL Office in Rajgurunagar Khed; Dramatic Video Surfaces
Pune: Leopard Enters MSEDCL Office in Rajgurunagar Khed; Dramatic Video Surfaces
In a startling incident in Rajgurunagar Khed, a leopard made its way into the Mahavitaran office, causing a significant commotion. The episode was recorded on video, showing the leopard infiltrating the meter testing room of the Mahavitaran sub-divisional office at 11 AM. Senior technician Shanta Shelke, present during the event, witnessed the leopard’s entrance and managed to exit the room calmly, promptly closing the door to contain the animal. Her quick thinking and bravery have been widely praised by colleagues.
The incident has stirred the local community, as many employees were engaged in their daily activities at the time. The forest department team has arrived on the scene and is currently working to capture the leopard.
In recent years, incidents involving human injuries and fatalities due to leopard encounters have increased in Pune district. Notably, two recent leopard sightings near Pune city have heightened fears among residents. On Saturday, a leopard was caught on video crossing the road in Dive Ghat amidst passing two-wheeler riders. This video quickly went viral, causing panic among travelers.
Another video from Sunday shows a leopard in Katraj Ghat. Two individuals traveling by car spotted the leopard near Aaryans World School in Bhilarewadi. They recorded the leopard sitting in the bushes, which later moved away when illuminated by the car’s headlights. This sighting has instilled fear among residents of Katraj Ghat and surrounding areas such as Gujar-Nimbalkarwadi, Mangdewadi, and Bhilarewadi.
