Viral Leopard Cub Claim Debunked as Forest Department Urges Public to Avoid Rumours

According to the department, a team of Forest Department officials reached Green City Society in Ghuma after a video circulated on social media claiming that a leopard cub had emerged from beneath a parked car. The viral footage triggered concern among residents, prompting an immediate inspection by the authorities.

Following a detailed examination of the location, Forest Department officials confirmed that the paw prints found at the site belonged to a domestic cat. The department also clarified that the animal seen emerging from beneath a parked vehicle in the viral video was not a leopard but a cat. Officials categorically stated that the footage does not show a leopard and that the claims circulating on social media are false.

The Forest Department appealed to residents not to circulate or believe unverified videos and rumours that could create unnecessary panic. Citizens have been advised to immediately inform the Forest Department on 76000 09845 or the wildlife helpline 1926 if they receive any credible information regarding the presence of wild animals.

The advisory highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it and reinforces the need for responsible public cooperation in wildlife-related situations. The Forest Department has urged residents to remain alert while relying only on official verification to prevent the spread of misinformation and avoid unnecessary fear among the public.