In brief
A leopard stormed a liquor store in Rajasthan, India, and attacked a salesman and a cleaning worker before being restrained by other employees. CCTV footage captured the animal’s sudden entry and the frantic exit of the staff. After nearly five hours, authorities calm the animal with tranquiliser and secured it in a temporary enclosure. The leopard was released into its natural habitat after the incident.
A leopard unexpectedly entered a liquor store in Rajasthan, India, and began attacking employees, including a salesman and a cleaning worker. "CCTV footage captured the moment the leopard burst onto the shop," a BBC report noted.
After the animal struck the staff, it vanished near the shop counter, but employees managed to escape entirely unharmed. Others assisted in shutting the door, effectively trapping the leopard inside.
After almost five hours, local officials tranquilised and captured the beast. Authorities then released the leopard back into the wild, confirming its safe return to the natural environment.
"Officials expressed relief after the animal was safely contained and returned to its natural habitat," the incident was reported by BBC News Hindi’s local correspondents. The story highlights the unpredictable danger wildlife can pose even in everyday settings.
