Leopard Spotted Entering Residential Courtyard in Manipal’s Alevoor Guddeyangadi

A leopard was seen walking into a residential courtyard in the Alevoor Guddeyangadi area of Manipal, sparking alarm among residents and drawing attention to the wildlife corridor that runs near the town.

The incident occurred shortly after dawn, when a by‑stander heard the animal’s steps and alerted neighbors. Wildlife authorities had reported that the area is a known stretch used by leopards migrating between the surrounding forests and the foothills, and this sighting follows a series of earlier, minor encounters in the region.

In response, the District Forest Department has dispatched teams to assess the situation and has called on residents to report any further sightings. Officials are also reminding the community to secure open yards, keep fences intact and avoid livestock in the vicinity. The incident underscores the need for careful coexistence between human settlements and wildlife corridors. Source: Google News – Manipal.