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Rescued leopards must be checked! Forest Minister Ganesh Naik’s instructions to monitor the movement of wild animals
Samira Vishwas | February 8, 2026 8:24 PM CST

  • Inspection of rescued leopards is mandatory
  • Forest Minister’s directive to monitor the movement 24×7
  • Orders to closely monitor leopard movements

MUMBAI: The leopard, which was rescued from Mira-Bhainder on December 19, was also medically examined as per the rules. He was released after he was found to be healthy. However, after the death of the three-year-old leopard that was recently released into the habitat, the issue of tracking the movement of such wild animals becomes important. Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has also given similar instructions. Meanwhile, the forest department has clarified its stand after the death of a leopard that was rescued from Mira-Bhyander area on December 19. Anita Patil, director of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, says that after any leopard is rescued, it is first subjected to a thorough medical examination.

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Before Sadhyaya, the leopard was released after processing the Karadhia rasa. His trekking also starts. It was seen that he was hunting during the last two months. But on February 2, it was found that the movement of this leopard was not mentioned from the radio collar, after going to the place it was found to be dead. – Anita Patil, Director, Sanjay Gandhi National Park (Photo Courtesy – Pinterest)

Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has suggested that tracking the movement of wild animals is important. Inspection of rescued leopards has been made mandatory.

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Monitor the movement of leopards

Anita Patil said that the leopard is released in its natural habitat only if it is found to be completely fit. It was informed that measures such as fitting radio collars on the rescued leopards, monitoring their movements and increasing patrolling in sensitive areas will be implemented to prevent future human-wildlife conflicts. The forest department is investigating the reasons for the death of the leopard and further action will be taken after the report. Meanwhile, citizens have been urged not to believe rumours, but to contact the forest department immediately if they find any suspicious activity.

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