A male leopard rescued from a residential area in Bhayandar in December and later released into Sanjay Gandhi National Park was found dead in the Yeoor forest. Forest officials said poaching has been ruled out and samples have been sent for laboratory tests to determine the exact cause of death

A viral video showing a leopard hunting a stray dog outside a residential society in Mulund sparked concern among residents. Forest department teams and wildlife experts visited the area as a primary response. Officials said such sightings are common near Sanjay Gandhi National Park and urged residents to remain vigilant