Residents in Tirchakhhet near Bhowali are avoiding the area after a video appearing to show a leopard climbing down a pine tree circulated on social media. The report has created concern among people living in the area.
Many residents are now returning home before darkness falls. The reported sighting has also prompted greater caution around the locality, although the exact circumstances shown in the video have yet to be verified.
Forest department begins verification
Forest Range Officer Vijay Malkani said the department had taken note of the matter and sent a team to Tirchakhhet. Officials will inspect the location and examine whether the video was recorded in the area.
The department has not yet confirmed that the viral video is from Tirchakhhet. Verification will depend on the team’s inspection of the site and its assessment of the available information.
The video appears to show a leopard moving quickly down a pine tree. There has also been discussion about another leopard being present, but the forest department has not officially confirmed that report.
What residents know so far
The reported animal presence has led residents to change their routine and return home before evening. However, the available information does not establish the number of leopards in the area or confirm that a second animal was present.
The next verified update is expected after the forest team completes its inspection. Until then, the location of the video and the claim about another leopard remain under examination.
Conclusion
A viral video has raised concern in Tirchakhhet near Bhowali, but the forest department is still verifying whether it was recorded there. Reports of a second leopard remain officially unconfirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the leopard reportedly seen?
The report concerns the Tirchakhhet area near Bhowali.
Q. What does the viral video appear to show?
It appears to show a leopard climbing down a pine tree.
Q. Has the video been confirmed as being from Tirchakhhet?
No. The forest department is checking whether the video was recorded in the area.
Q. Has a second leopard been officially confirmed?
No. Discussion about another leopard has not received official confirmation.
Q. What action has the forest department taken?
It has sent a team to inspect the location and verify the video and the reported sighting.
