VIDEO: Leopard on the loose creates havoc in Islamabad

Gulf Today Report

A leopard on the loose created havoc in a housing community in Pakistani city of Islamabad on Thursday.

Local police said the animal attacked people in the community, but none of the injuries are life threatening.

The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) confirmed that the leopard was not captured.

Community members in the area said a resident in the nearby area kept the leopard as pet.    

The animal welfare authority said leopard was finally captured.

Videos circulating on social media show the leopard attacking a number of pedestrians and locals, as people gather around the spots where it has been sighted, causing people to panic.

Sana Raja, a Critters Ark Welfare organization volunteer got injured when she tried to contain the leopard.

The police urged residents to stay indoors for their safety.

Earlier, news that a leopard was roaming around the society spread in the evening and numerous people witnessed the animal and shared images on social media.