TOP STORIES After days of panic, Wildlife Deptt catches 2 leopards alive at NIFT Budgam | KNO Published 19 hours ago on July 20, 2026 By Naveed ul haq Budgam, Jul 20 (KNO): Two leopards that had created panic at Ompora and adjoining areas of Budgam town were captured alive by the Wildlife Department on Monday, bringing relief to local residents. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the wild animals were moving in the over the past several days, with multiple sightings reported from Ompora and nearby localities. He said the Wildlife Department had installed traps at several vulnerable locations to capture the leopards, and two of the traps set up in and around the premises of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) where both animals were caught alive successfully. "The leopards will be relocated to their natural habitat in accordance with wildlife protocols," the official added—(KNO) Up Next GMC Baramulla: Doctors suspend routine services for few hours after alleged assault, seek security 24x7 | KNO Don't Miss Aripal residents seek fire station as delayed response to emergencies raise safety concerns | KNO