Goats to bait leopards end up as feasts for men

Goats to bait leopards end up as feasts for men

Times of India Hyderabad 26.09.2024

Bijnor : The forest department in Bijnor is grappling with an unusual challenge as it attempts to address the growing threat of leopard attacks in the region, with more than 25 people having fallen victim to the big cats and over a dozen injured since 2023, reports Harveer Dabas.

In what was thought to be a smart move, the department set up over 50 traps across the region,

using goats as bait to capture marauding leopards. However, despite the imminent danger, thieves continue to steal the goats. Rupesh Kumar, a local, said, “A leopard was spotted near the village a few days ago. Upon receiving the information, the forest department installed a cage with a goat.However, someone stole the goat.”

He added, “Unfortunately, the second goat was also stolen on Wednesday. Frustrated, locals have now decided to remove the cage altogether.”