Camera traps and a cage have been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. This comes after a student reported seeing a leopard on campus last week. The forest.
Delhi, 9 Sep 2025
Camera traps and a cage have been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi. This comes after a student reported seeing a leopard on campus last week.
Forest Department Takes Action
The forest department put four camera traps and a cage on the JNU campus on Sunday. They are looking for signs of a leopard, like footprints. A forest official said they will keep the traps for at least a week. So far, they have not found any proof of a leopard. The university is taking steps to keep everyone safe.
JNU Warns Students to Be Careful
JNU told everyone about the leopard sighting on September 6. They asked people to be very careful and alert. The notice said to keep doors and windows closed. It also said to move in groups. Students should be extra careful near Jhelum Hostel, the old transit house, and the stadium. A student first said they saw a leopard near Aravali Guest House on Friday night. A set of four camera traps and a cage have been installed across the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus after authorities last week received a complaint regarding a leopard sighting inside the institution’s expansive south Delhi campus, officials said on Monday. A forest department official said that they are currently checking for animal traces, such as pugmarks. “We will keep the cage and camera traps…
We will keep the cage and camera traps for at least a week. So, far there is no trace of a leopard. Preventive measures have been taken.
The safety measures will stay until officials confirm there is no leopard on campus. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 9 Sep 2025, 03:44 IST; source: link
