India News | Forest Department Rules out Leopard Presence on Campus After Verification: JNU

New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Hours after panic gripped Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over reports of a leopard sighting, forest department officials have ruled out the presence of the big cat following spot verification, varsity officials said on Saturday night.

"Forest officials did not confirm the presence of a leopard in JNU. They have gone back after spot verification," JNU officials told ANI.

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Earlier in the evening, a student claimed to have spotted a leopard near Aravalli Guest House while feeding stray dogs and cats, prompting immediate alerts to the university administration and security personnel.

The forest department was informed and a team reached the campus, initially suspecting the animal's presence based on footprints.

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The university administration had issued an informal advisory asking students to stay inside hostels, keep doors and windows closed, and avoid forested areas, including those near the stadium and Yamuna banks.

However, after a thorough check, forest officials confirmed that no leopard was present on the campus and subsequently left the spot. (ANI)

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