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Leopard Spotted Inside IIT-Bombay Campus; CCTV Captures Attack On Dog In Mumbai's Powai
24htopnews | June 20, 2026 5:09 PM CST

A leopard sighting inside IIT-Bombay's Powai campus triggered concern after CCTV footage showed the animal attacking and dragging away a community dog during the early hours of Friday. No people were injured in the incident. Authorities have increased vigilance, while experts linked the sighting to the area's proximity to Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Mumbai: A leopard sighting inside the IIT-Bombay campus in Mumbai’s Powai area has triggered concern among residents after CCTV footage captured the wild animal attacking a community dog during the early hours of Friday.

According to reports citing information shared by campus residents, the adult leopard entered the staff hostel area inside the IIT-Bombay campus at around 2:30 am.

The CCTV footage, which has now gone viral on social media, shows the leopard stealthily stalking the dog before suddenly attacking it and dragging it away towards nearby bushes.

Fortunately, no students, faculty members or staff were injured in the incident. Campus authorities have reportedly heightened vigilance following the sighting and are closely monitoring the situation.


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