A leopard enters a farmhouse in Thane district and clashes with a pet dog, Rocky, in an incident that is captured on CCTV and shared widely online. Accounts from local reporting say the dog fights back for several minutes, sustaining minor injuries, while the leopard eventually withdraws from the property.
The encounter is reported from Sakhare village, in the Murbad taluka area. Times of India frames it as a defensive confrontation at the farmhouse that forces the leopard to flee, while also highlighting local worry about frequent wildlife encounters. Free Press Journal adds details about the reported timing and the length of the struggle, saying it lasts about five to seven minutes and that the CCTV footage shows repeated resistance by the dog.
Both outlets note community concern after the animal reaches inhabited areas. Residents request stronger forest or wildlife patrols and increased vigilance, particularly during evening and night hours, following concerns that leopards are moving closer to farmhouses and residential localities.
