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Pilibhit: Forest department officials in Pilibhit breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday after a leopard, which had been on the prowl, was trapped in a cage set up by them in Bundibhud village, near the Barahi forest range of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR). Forest officials suspect the presence of another leopard in the area.Panic had gripped residents after the leopard allegedly killed at least six domestic animals over the past one month. We have already sought permission from the principal chief conservator of forests, Pawan Kumar.”“It is a four-year-old male leopard. Field director of PTR, H Rajamohan, said, “The forest department had set up the cage two days ago with two baits. The presence of the big cat was reported by residents of half a dozen villages near the Indo-Nepal border here..