Overview
- Forest officials trapped a leopard near Pimparkhed, where 13-year-old Rohan Bombe was killed, though its link to the attack has not yet been confirmed.
- Shirur MP Amol Kolhe led a highway blockade as villagers demanded shoot-at-sight orders, gun licences, and high-level intervention.
- Pune’s district collector said permission to shoot the leopard had been granted, and the PCCF issued an order allowing capture or, if not feasible, elimination through December 31, 2025.
- Protesters cited decades of human–leopard conflict and pressed for policy changes including removing man-eaters from Schedule One, sterilisation drives, and relocation measures.
- Tensions flared with a forest department vehicle and a Rapid Response Force office set on fire, while leaders warned of further escalation if demands go unmet.