Aggressive big cats: Leopard caught after wandering into Indian town
The big cat was caught on CCTV prowling around the town of Ulhasnagar in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, and seen in a witness video after being tranquilised.
Local media report that it took five hours to capture the leopard (Panthera pardus) after it was found in an abandoned bungalow.
No injuries were reported though many locals were said to be panicking.
Range Forest Officer Santosh Kank said: "After several rounds of search, we managed to spot and tranquilise the animal.
“He will be transported shortly."