Guwahati: A leopard’s reported appearance near a prominent religious site in Guwahati has caught public attention after a video showing the animal surfaced on social media during the Durga Puja festivities on Sunday night.
The leopard was reportedly spotted near Maa Bagalamukhi Temple on Nilachal Hill, in the vicinity of the famous Kamakhya Temple. The video has drawn interest online, prompting discussions about wildlife movement around religious places that attract large numbers of devotees and visitors.
The sighting has also raised concerns about the possibility of encounters between humans and wild animals in parts of Guwahati situated close to forested and hilly terrain. Such areas can bring wildlife into proximity with places frequented by people, particularly during busy festive periods.
With Durga Puja drawing devotees and tourists to religious destinations across the city, visitors have been advised to remain alert and avoid approaching or disturbing wild animals if encountered. Maintaining a safe distance and informing the relevant authorities can help reduce risks to both people and wildlife.
Further details about the sighting and any response from the forest department are awaited.
