<h1>Authorities launch high-tech leopard search, warn against AI-generated images and rumours after recent fatal attacks nearby</h1> Maharashtra forest authorities have intensified operations to locate and safely capture a leopard sighted in a densely populated locality of Pune, using drones, dog squads, and camera traps. Officials are issuing public safety advisories, urging residents to follow precautionary measures, report sightings via the official helpline, and ignore rumours or unverified social media content. They specifically warn that AI-generated leopard images must not be circulated, as they may cause public disorder and panic. A joint team with defence personnel has secured tunnels and sensitive areas around the airport to mitigate risk. The situation follows recent fatal leopard attacks in a nearby tehsil, where a declared 'man-eater' leopard was lawfully eliminated by authorized shooters.