Nagpur, 25 Mar (HS):

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has ordered increasing the height of

compound wall of the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada Zoo in Nagpur to prevent

leopards entering into the adjoining residential area. Naik also directed the

authorities to take all log-term measures aimed at safety of the ciotizens in

the area.

The issue was

followed by residents in the area, following repeated sighting of leopard in

the residential area, particularly Dabha region. The Forest Department had

started cleaning bushes and dense vegetation on open plots, installing

high-mast lamps and street lights and regular patrolling.

Naik, however,

announced the measures to prevent leopards entering the residential area in the

Legislative Assembly.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar