Leopard that was on rampage in Raichur captured by Forest officials
Raichur: A leopard that had been terrorizing the residents of Maliabad village by preying on their livestock was finally captured on Tuesday morning in a trap set by forest officers. The capture has brought relief to the villagers, who had been living in fear for months.
The leopard was caught around 7:30 AM in a trap placed by the Forest Department in the outskirts of Raichur town. The big cat had been responsible for the deaths of several cattle, including a calf on December 11 and another on February 14. Despite multiple efforts by forest officials, previous attempts to capture the animal had been unsuccessful.
Frustrated by the repeated loss of livestock and the continued threat posed by the leopard, villagers had openly criticized the Forest Department for its inability to resolve the issue. Some even warned that they would escalate the matter to the Forest Minister and threatened to take matters into their own hands if the leopard was not captured soon.
Responding to the concerns of the villagers, forest officials intensified their efforts in mid-February. Based on leopard tracks found near the village, they placed traps at three different locations and deployed personnel to monitor the area. Villagers were advised to remain indoors during twilight hours and to avoid tying their cattle near forested areas after sunset. Additionally, CCTV cameras were installed to track the animal’s movements.
The efforts of the Forest Department finally paid off when the leopard was found trapped in one of the enclosures on Tuesday morning.
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Asha Bhosle's last rites to be held with state honours in Mumbai's Shivaji Park
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Mumbai (PTI): The last rites of legendary singer Asha Bhosle will be performed at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday afternoon with state honours.
The 92-year-old singer who ruled Bollywood for over seven decades with her wide range of memorable songs passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Later, her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Lower Parel.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid last respects to Bhosle at her residence on Sunday evening and offered floral tributes.
State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, along with legislators Sunil Shinde and Prasad Lad, also paid their respects.
"Asha Bhosle will be accorded a state funeral, which will take place at 4 pm on April 13," Shelar said.
The singer's son, Anand, said people can pay their last respects to her at 11 am on Monday at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, where she lived.
"Her last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Monday at Shivaji Park," he told reporters.
Ashatai, as the legendary singer was popularly known, was a recipient of the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards.
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