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Pune forest dept considering replicating Rajasthan’s Jawai model in Junnar

Mumbai, India - August 23, 2020: At Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre (MLRC) in Junnar, Pune district, 20 of the 33 leopards — mostly rescued after serious injuries related to conflicts — are elderly. The four-hectare rescue centre is jointly run by the Maharashtra forest department and animal rescue group Wildlife SOS. It is home to the most number of rescued and orphaned leopards in the state. (PHOTO : Maharashtra Forest Department) (WILDLIFE SOS)
Published on Apr 10, 2026 05:28 am IST

Police arrest absconding accused in Junnar murder case

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Published on Jan 08, 2026 04:04 am IST

Shirur leopard attack: Sharpshooter team on site, leopard yet to be traced

The team from Pune-based Rana’s Rifle Club, which works in coordination with the forest department, reached Pimparkhed village at around 11 am on Monday and inspected the attack site and surrounding area. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 03:28 am IST

Junnar may have breached its leopard carrying capacity: Scientist

Another suspected death took place in Daund on December 8 wherein the forest department is waiting for the forensic report to confirm whether or not the death was caused by a leopard. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:52 am IST

“Worrisome” shift in leopard attack pattern disrupts lifestyle of locals

The tension has escalated following the death of a 50-year-old woman in Kadethan village, Daund. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:46 am IST