# Leopard captures and conflicts in India

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/leopard-captures-and-conflicts-in-india
> Updated: 2026-10-17T04:55:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Recent reports from India highlight various leopard captures following human-wildlife encounters in different regions.

In southern India, forest departments in Karnataka and Kerala captured melanistic leopards, or black panthers, in the Western Ghats. In Karnataka, a healthy male was caught in Belthangady for veterinary examination prior to sanctuary release. In Kerala, officials captured a female in the Pathanamthitta district, marking the first such capture in the state. The animal was moved to Puthur Zoological Park following local concerns over livestock deaths.

In Chhattisgarh, a leopard was captured in Amanara village after a series of violent attacks across four villages near the Dhamtari and Kondagaon districts. The animal attacked 16 people over a 48-hour period, resulting in two deaths and 14 injuries. Following the capture, the leopard was transported to the Jungle Safari in Nava Raipur for medical care, while authorities investigate whether rabies or other conditions contributed to the aggression.

In Kerala, a leopard was recently trapped in a cage in the Akathethara area of Palakkad after repeatedly entering residential areas and preying on pet dogs. 

Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, a woman named Bina Devi was killed by a leopard near Khandah village on the Srinagar-Pauri road while cutting grass in a field. Divisional Forest Officer Mahatim Yadav confirmed the cause of death, and forest officials have deployed a team to capture the animal to ensure villager safety.

## Claims

- A leopard was trapped in a cage in the Akathethara area of Palakkad, Kerala. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The leopard in Palakkad had been preying on pet dogs in residential areas. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A woman named Bina Devi was killed by a leopard near Khandah village in Uttarakhand. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The attack in Uttarakhand occurred between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on a Friday. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Forest department officials have deployed a team to capture the leopard in Uttarakhand. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Leopard captured in Kerala following residential disturbances

A leopard was trapped by the Forest Department in Palakkad, Kerala, after preying on pets in residential areas.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leopard-captured-in-kerala-following-residential-disturbances

### 2026-10-16: Leopard captured in Chhattisgarh after fatal attacks

A leopard was captured in Chhattisgarh, India, after attacking 16 people, killing two including a pregnant woman, and injuring 14 others across several villages.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leopard-captured-in-chhattisgarh-after-fatal-attacks

### 2026-10-10: Black leopards captured by forest departments in India

Forest departments in Karnataka and Kerala have captured rare melanistic leopards in the Western Ghats to ensure public safety and animal welfare.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/black-leopards-captured-by-forest-departments-in-india

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