Navsari (Gujarat), May 19: A leopard strayed into the police lines here on Saturday triggering panic among the residents before he was captured by the forest department after a seven-hour struggle. The leopard was later taken away by the forest authorities in a cage. Can You Spot a Snow Leopard in This Pic? Photograph of Big Cat Hiding in Plain Sight Goes Viral.

Cases of leopards from nearby forests entering residential areas in search of water and food have become common. Experts cite deforestation as a possible reason for wild animals straying into cities and villages.

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