Maharashtra Forest Department had on December, 19, 2025 safely rescued the leopard after it entered into a housing society and attacked multiple people. The animal was captured by rescue teams from Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and the Thane Forest Division

The meeting follows a recent visit by Raj to Matoshri, the residence of Uddhav Thackeray. Both interactions are seen as a step towards closer collaboration between the two parties for the upcoming elections