Leopard enters IIT Bombay campus, kills stray dog. Shocking moment on camera
A leopard was caught on CCTV attacking a stray dog inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Powai. The sighting has led authorities to tighten surveillance and renewed focus on human-wildlife encounters near the national park.
A leopard was caught on camera attacking a stray dog inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral and prompting authorities to step up vigilance in the area.
The big cat entered the sprawling campus in Powai on Friday and was later spotted near the staff hostel area at around 2:30 am. CCTV footage from the area captured the moment the leopard pounced on a dog roaming near the premises.
In the video, the leopard could be seen emerging from the darkness before swiftly lunging at the unsuspecting dog. Within seconds, the animal managed to grab its prey in its jaws and drag it away towards a nearby patch of bushes. The entire incident unfolded rapidly, with the dog having little chance to escape. The stray dog was eventually killed by the leopard.
Watch the video here:
The footage soon spread widely on social media, drawing attention to the presence of leopards in and around the IIT-Bombay campus, which borders the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and has witnessed sightings of leopards in the past.
Officials said that despite the frightening incident, no students, faculty members or staff were injured. The leopard appeared to target only the stray dog before disappearing into the vegetation.
Following the sighting, authorities heightened surveillance across the campus, particularly around residential areas and staff quarters. Residents and students have been advised to remain alert, avoid venturing out alone during late-night and early morning hours, and immediately report any wildlife sightings to the authorities.
Leopard sightings are not uncommon in parts of Mumbai located close to forested areas. Experts have previously observed that the animals occasionally stray into human settlements in search of food, with stray dogs forming a significant part of their diet.
Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the area to ensure the safety of residents while also preventing harm to the leopard, which is a protected species.
The latest incident emphasised the delicate balance between urban expansion and wildlife habitats, as well as the challenges of managing interactions between humans and wild animals in a city that shares boundaries with one of the country's most densely populated national parks.
A leopard was caught on camera attacking a stray dog inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral and prompting authorities to step up vigilance in the area.
The big cat entered the sprawling campus in Powai on Friday and was later spotted near the staff hostel area at around 2:30 am. CCTV footage from the area captured the moment the leopard pounced on a dog roaming near the premises.
In the video, the leopard could be seen emerging from the darkness before swiftly lunging at the unsuspecting dog. Within seconds, the animal managed to grab its prey in its jaws and drag it away towards a nearby patch of bushes. The entire incident unfolded rapidly, with the dog having little chance to escape. The stray dog was eventually killed by the leopard.
Watch the video here:
The footage soon spread widely on social media, drawing attention to the presence of leopards in and around the IIT-Bombay campus, which borders the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and has witnessed sightings of leopards in the past.
Officials said that despite the frightening incident, no students, faculty members or staff were injured. The leopard appeared to target only the stray dog before disappearing into the vegetation.
Following the sighting, authorities heightened surveillance across the campus, particularly around residential areas and staff quarters. Residents and students have been advised to remain alert, avoid venturing out alone during late-night and early morning hours, and immediately report any wildlife sightings to the authorities.
Leopard sightings are not uncommon in parts of Mumbai located close to forested areas. Experts have previously observed that the animals occasionally stray into human settlements in search of food, with stray dogs forming a significant part of their diet.
Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the area to ensure the safety of residents while also preventing harm to the leopard, which is a protected species.
The latest incident emphasised the delicate balance between urban expansion and wildlife habitats, as well as the challenges of managing interactions between humans and wild animals in a city that shares boundaries with one of the country's most densely populated national parks.
