Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik stated that it was the state government that requested the Reliance Foundation to accommodate leopards at its Vantara facility. So far, 25 leopards have already been transferred, with an agreement in place to relocate a total of 50 animals, reported the PTI.

Naik explained that the move followed a sharp rise in leopard captures, particularly in Pune district, where around 150 leopards had been trapped.