Imphal, 27: A leopard cat locally known as Keijenglang has been rescued from Kangmong Meisnam Maning Leikai under Imphal West today morning.
The young wild animal was first spotted at the area by some local youths early in the morning. Some of them have even attempted to killed and eat the wild mammal, according to report.
However, a team of volunteers led by General Secretary of Socio Economic Development Organisation (SEDO), Yumnam Nabakumar intervened the youths and rescued the leopard cat. Along with Forest Range Officer, L Biramangol Singh, Environmentalist, Dr Kh Samungou the wild animal was handed over to the officials of Manipur Zoological Garden, Iroisemba by volunteers of SEDO, thorough General Secretary of Nambol Mandal, BJP Jiten Ahongsangba today at around 11.30 am.
The team also extended gratitude to locals of Kangmong area for safely handing over the rare species of leopard.
