Leopardess, Cub Rescued from Water Tank in Boniyar

Baramulla: A leopardess along with its cub was rescued from a water tank in Shaldajan Nowshera area of Boniyar during a daylong operation, officials said on Tuesday.

They told GNS that the animals had accidentally fallen into the water storage tank, prompting locals to inform the Wildlife Control Room Boniyar.

A rescue team led by Block Officer Raja Shail Khan, accompanied by personnel from the Wildlife Department and Boniyar Police, reached the spot and safely evacuated the animals after coordinated efforts.

“Both animals were unharmed and shifted to Baramulla headquarters, and were later released back into the wild,” officials added. (GNS)