
<p>December 05, 2023 – In the wake of last week&#8217;s unexpected leopard sighting in Neb Sarai, Delhi Forest Department officials are maintaining a vigilant stance despite the elusive big cat&#8217;s disappearance since Saturday evening.</p>



<p>Deputy Conservator of Forest (South Division) Mandeep Mittal reported to PTI that extensive combing of the area by Forest Department teams yielded no signs of the leopard. &#8220;The leopard has not been seen since Saturday evening. We are expecting that it has gone back, but our team is still there,&#8221; Mittal stated, emphasizing the ongoing cautionary measures in place.</p>



<p>&#8220;The cage that was set up is also there,&#8221; he added, indicating that the preparedness for the potential reappearance of the leopard remains intact.</p>



<p>A collaborative effort involving the Delhi Police, Forest Department, Western Avenue Resident Welfare Association (WARWA), and the NGO Bail A Tail, conducted an hour-long search operation in the Neb Sarai area. Unfortunately, the elusive feline remained untraceable during this joint endeavor.</p>



<p>The initial leopard sighting occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning near a farmhouse, prompting heightened security measures in the vicinity. Despite a thorough search operation on Monday, including strategic exits closures and leaving only the route leading to the jungle open, the leopard continued to evade detection.</p>



<p>Delhi Police officials expressed their belief that the leopard might have retreated into the jungles of the Aravallis. &#8220;It is likely that the leopard has gone back into the jungles of Aravallis, but we are still on alert,&#8221; stated a police official involved in the search operations.</p>



<p>Sunday saw the Forest Department team employing drones for an extensive aerial search operation, yet the elusive leopard managed to evade detection once again.</p>



<p>The situation remains fluid, with officials maintaining a high level of alertness and a commitment to ensuring the safety of the residents in the Neb Sarai area. As the mystery surrounding the leopard&#8217;s current whereabouts deepens, local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and report any suspicious activities.</p>



<p>The Delhi Forest Department, in collaboration with other agencies, continues to monitor the situation closely, employing various strategies to ensure the safety of the residents and the elusive leopard&#8217;s well-being. Further updates on the situation will be provided as the story unfolds.</p>

