India, May 9 -- Panic gripped the Chakan industrial area after a leopard was spotted near the premises of the Mercedes-Benz India manufacturing plant during the early hours of May 8. The movement of the wild animal was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the area, prompting immediate action from the forest department.

According to officials, the leopard was seen moving near the boundary wall of the company premises. Soon, CCTV footage of the big cat roaming around the industrial unit began circulating among employees and nearby establishments, causing fear among workers and locals.

Confirming the incident, Amrut Shinde said that forest officials rushed to the location soon after receiving information about the sighting. "After learnin...