A leopard was captured by the wildlife department in Arigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday

An official told that they received a call that a leopard was roaming in Arigam area.

“Soon after we rushed to the spot and captured the leopard alive,” he said.

He also said 3 black bears were captured in Pulwama district in the last week.

Meanwhile, locals hailed the wildlife department for acting swiftly in capturing the animal as there was panic.