A school located on the Air Force Station premises in Bihta, Bihar, has been closed indefinitely because of a leopard sighting. The leopard has been seen several times in the area since October 25, prompting authorities to act for safety reasons.
The Central School, which has about 1,100 students, was shut down to keep everyone safe. The Air Force Station, district forest officials, and the Wildlife Department are all working together to catch the leopard.
This closure has disrupted students’ education, especially for those in Class 10 and 12 who are preparing for board exams. Many students have switched to online classes, but the results of pre-board exams have been poor, causing worry about their final exam performance.
Besides the leopard, wild boars have also been seen near the school. These animals can be aggressive and have attacked and killed villagers before, adding to the community’s fears.
Parents and local residents are becoming more anxious about the safety of their children and their education.
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Patna's Divisional Forest Officer, Gaurav Ojha, said, “We have placed cages on the campus to catch the leopard. It came close to the cage but did not enter. We will use expert teams, drones, and camera traps to track its movements and set up targeted traps.”
The leopard was first seen on the Air Force Station grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, but has not been caught despite several attempts.
The 900-acre Air Force Station area is full of plants and trees, making it a natural spot for wildlife. This often leads to encounters between people and animals, which increases the risks for everyone involved.
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