Leopard spotted at Infosys Mysuru campus, work-from-home announced for employees: Report

Infosys employees and 4,000 trainees advised to stay indoors after leopard spotted on campus.

Updated on: Dec 31, 2024, 12:02:40 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

A leopard was spotted on the Infosys campus in Karnataka's Mysuru on early hours of Tuesday and the company asked employees to work-from-home for today (December 31), reported Money Control.

Forest department officials confirmed that a leopard had been captured on CCTV footage around 2 AM in Infosys Mysuru campus (Pic for representation)

The company’s human resources department informed staff through an internal communication, stating: "Dear Infoscion, a wild animal has been seen on the Mysuru DC campus today. Efforts are underway to ensure campus safety in collaboration with the task force."

Also Read - Bengaluru techie's AI startups fail after quitting ₹1 crore Amazon job: ‘2025, please be kind’

According to the report, the security team of the Infosys campus was directed to restrict access to the campus. "Please do not enter the campus today (December 31)," the notice added. Forest department officials confirmed that a leopard had been captured on CCTV footage around 2 AM. A team was deployed shortly after and initiated a search operation, although the animal had not been found by. IB Prabhu Gowda, the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) told Money Control, "The leopard was seen on CCTV around 2 AM. Our team reached the location around 4 AM and immediately began a combing operation."

Also Read - 'More than 7 lakh people and 10k cameras': How Bengaluru is gearing up for New Year celebrations?

In addition to employees, around 4,000 trainees stationed at the Infosys Global Education Centre in Mysuru were also affected by the leopard sighting. The trainees were advised to stay indoors, with all training programs, assessments, and inductions postponed for the day. "Training will be rescheduled by one day. Please remain in your hostel rooms and use this time for self-study," the trainees were instructed through an internal communication, said the publication.

In a similar incident back in 2011, a leopard was spotted in the Infosys campus, wandering around the premises. The Infosys campus, located near Hebbal Industrial Area, is adjacent to a reserve forest that is known to be home to leopards. Wildlife experts believe the animal may have strayed from the forest while searching for food.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!

Stay updated Bengaluru Weather Live and with all the Breaking News and Latest News from Bengaluru. Click here for comprehensive coverage of top cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and more across India . Stay informed on the latest happenings in World News.