Female leopard rescued from clutch wire trap near Mhow:Forest team frees injured leopard with leg bruises; shifted to Indore Zoo for treatment and recovery

In yet another wildlife rescue under the Indore Forest Range, a female leopard aged around five to six years was saved on Sunday afternoon after it was found entangled in a clutch wire fence near Tikhi Pahadi on Datoda–Harsola Road. The operation was carried out by the Ralamandal rescue team under the supervision of SDO (Forest) Yohan Katare, who confirmed that the animal had sustained injuries on its hind leg but was now safe. Rescue operation launched within minutes of alert The rescue team received information about the trapped leopard around 12:30 pm. Responding promptly, forest officials from Mhow and Indore reached the spot with tranquilizing equipment and a medical support unit. Upon arrival, the team found the leopard severely entangled in the clutch wire fence, struggling to free itself. Given the risk of further injury, the team decided to sedate the animal before initiating the rescue. The operation was conducted with extreme caution to minimize stress and prevent additional harm. After tranquilization, the rescue team carefully cut through the wire and safely freed the animal. Injured but stable; shifted to Indore Zoo for care Preliminary assessment revealed bruises and swelling in the hind leg, likely caused by prolonged struggle against the wire. The leopard was transported to the Indore City Zoo, where veterinary experts conducted a detailed examination. Forest officials later confirmed that the leopard’s condition is stable and that it will be released back into its natural habitat once fully recovered. The rescue was executed smoothly and the animal is now under medical supervision. Such incidents remind us of the growing dangers to wildlife caused by human interference. said SDO Yohan Katare. Trap incident raises concerns over wildlife safety Officials suspect that the wire trap might have been placed illegally to capture wild animals in the region. The Forest Department has initiated an inquiry to trace those responsible. Strict action will be taken under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, which prohibits trapping, poaching, or harming wild animals.. Second major rescue in the region within days This is the second leopard rescue near Datoda in recent days. Earlier, a young male leopard had accidentally fallen into a well in Datoda village near Khandwa Road. That 45-minute rescue operation, also led by the Ralamandal team, had gone viral for the team’s quick response and humane handling. Wildlife conservationists say both incidents highlight the urgent need for preventive measures such as fencing regulation, habitat monitoring, and community awareness to reduce human-animal conflict.