Mumbai: Leopard Captured After Seven-Hour Rescue Operation in Bhayandar East; 7 Injured in Attack (VIDEO)

Leopard Attack in Mumbai: A leopard that entered a residential building in the Parijat area of Talav Road, Bhayandar East, caused panic among locals on Friday morning. The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Fire Brigade and the forest department successfully captured the animal after a seven-hour rescue operation. Preliminary reports indicate that seven people were injured in attacks by the leopard.

मीरारोड - भाईंदर पूर्वेच्या तलाव रोड भागात भर नागरी वसाहतीत बिबट्या आल्याने लोकांमध्ये एकच घबराट माजली आहे. बिबट्या याने तीन जणांना जखमी केल्याचे प्राथमिक वृत्त आहे. बिबट्या हा सध्या पारिजात इमारतीमध्ये असून अग्निशमन दलाने एका जखमी मुलीस सुखरूप बाहेर काढले आहे. आज सकाळची ही घटना… pic.twitter.com/oOJHtRVoVz

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According to the reports, the leopard was first spotted near the Parijat building around 8 a.m. Residents panicked on seeing the animal and alerted authorities immediately. Fire brigade personnel reached the site and informed the forest department.

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A joint team of forest officials and fire brigade personnel began the rescue operation early in the morning. The leopard had entered a residential building, making capture difficult. The forest department developed a plan to tranquilize the animal while ensuring the safety of residents. After seven hours of careful effort, the leopard was successfully captured. The injured were taken for immediate medical care. Residents of Talav Road expressed relief at the capture. Large crowds had gathered near the site to watch the rescue operation.

#WATCH | Maharashtra | A leopard that entered a residential area in Mira Bhayandar early this morning and attacked two people has been captured. Further details awaited. pic.twitter.com/5FCA2uRVpn

— ANI (@ANI) December 19, 2025

The animal will be transferred to the Leopard Rescue Center in SGNP, Borivali, for medical examination and rehabilitation.