India, Dec. 12 -- A male adult leopard, frequently sighted in the Pune Airport area since April 2025, was successfully tranquilised and captured safely on Friday, forest officials said.

The multi-agency effort was led by the forest department, in collaboration with RESQ Charitable Trust, the Indian Air Force and Pune Airport authorities.

The leopard was first confirmed on airport premises on April 28, 2025.

Over the ensuing months, it evaded the authorities, navigating an extensive network of underground tunnels, dense vegetation, and low-traffic zones, frequently entering and exiting the restricted area.

The presence of Indian Air Force facilities and the vast, secure terrain complicated capture attempts.

Teams deployed camera traps...