India, Nov. 9 -- An elusive leopard - suspected to be responsible for three attacks, including the death of a 55-year-old farmer and injuries to a minor boy and a woman - was captured by the forest department in Nevasa on November 5 after an intensive, 14-day search operation involving forest officials, veterinary experts and a wildlife rescue team. The leopard was tranquilised using a dart at around 5.30 pm on November 5 and subsequently secured by the rescue team. Its capture brought relief to residents who had been living in fear following a series of attacks in the area over the past few weeks.

The first incident occurred on the night of October 17, when Suresh Dadasaheb Ahire, 55, was attacked while sleeping in the open near a struc...