BENGALURU: Residents in and around Sulikerepalya Block-8 of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout were in a tizzy after news spread that pugmarks have been sighted. While locals stated that the pug marks were that of a leopard, Karnataka Forest Department officials said it could also be that of a dog or a large cat.
They, however, did not rule out the possibility of a leopard venturing into the locality as it is close to the Sulikere forest.
“A recce of the area will be done. Citizens need not panic, but if there are any issues they should immediately report it,” an official said. Locals said they spotted a leopard in Bheemanakuppe two years ago and now one near Sulikerepalya. “We hope the Forest Department will take appropriate action to capture the leopard and shift it to a safe forest patch,” Surya S, a local, said.