Budgam, Sept 5, KNT: The Wildlife Department on Friday dismissed a video being circulated on social media about the alleged presence of a leopard in the Isgandarpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, terming it baseless and misleading.
An official of the department told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that their teams contacted the local villagers soon after the video surfaced, and people categorically denied any sighting of a leopard in the area.
“No leopard has been spotted in Isgandarpora. The video being circulated is fake and aimed at creating unnecessary panic,” the official said.
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The department has appealed to the public not to share or post such unverified videos on social media, as these create fear among locals and disturb public order.
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Authorities assured that field teams are monitoring the area and there is no threat to the local population. [KNT]
