JOIN USA leopard on the prowl was captured by a CCTV camera at the Brindavan Gardens of Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam, a popular tourist spot in the taluk on Wednesday.
The CCTV camera footage shows the leopard passing through the Southern gate of the Brindavan Gardens. This has created panic among local vendors, shopkeepers and also employees.
The police informed the local Gram Panchayat personnel who alerted the Forest Department. The department personnel visited and inspected the spot. Range Forest Officer Sunitha said a cage would be placed on the spot if the pug marks of the leopard are found.
The residents of Mahadevapura, Neralakere, Hebbadi and surrounding villages have been complaining about frequent spotting or leopards from the last 15 days. Following complaints, a cage has been placed at Mahadevapura and Neralakere villages, Sunitha said.