1 day Ago By Neha Madaan
Pune: Residents of housing societies in Vimannagar, near the Air Force station, implemented a series of safety measures after Monday's leopard sighting at Pune airport. Ankur Dhengle, an industrialist and the former chairperson of Marvel Piazza society , home to 150 families and the society closest to the Air Force station campus, from where a video of the leopard emerged on Monday, said residents have decided not to let their children out after dark, at least till the big cat is caught. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune "The society's play area for kids is very close to the IAF's compound wall where the leopard was seen.
So, we've asked residents to completely avoid the play area," Dhengle said. Vatsala Khurana, another resident of Marvel Piazza, said: "We have instructed all our security guards to remain inside properly lit cabins during their night shifts and carry walkie-talkies. They've also been asked to patrol in pairs.
Those of us in the ground floors will also make sure doors are locked and pets stay inside at night." Umesh Warty, who lives in Oxy Beaumonde, another society close to the airport area, said: "We've now told people to avoid evening walks towards the area of the airport. Many enjoyed this walk, but that would have to stop for some time.
" Dr SK Mohapatra, current chairperson Marvel Piazza's society said after 9pm, members of the managing committee would also be making rounds of the premises to support their security personnel. "We will continue to maintain these safety protocols, until the authorities confirm the area is secure," said Dr Mohapatra said on Tuesday..
