Leopard cub casually walks through railway tunnel in Chhattisgarh, video goes viral

A leopard cub was spotted walking through a railway tunnel in Chhattisgarh, and a video of the incident has been going viral. The sighting led to officials focusing on staff safety and wildlife monitoring in the area.Leopard cub casually walks through railway tunnel in Chhattisgarh, video goes viralA leopard cub was seen casually walking through a railway tunnel surrounded by dense forests and hills in Chhattisgarh.Footage of the incident, which has been going viral on social media, showed the leopard walking slowly through the tunnel. The animal appeared calm as it made its way along the rail section, with the dark tunnel and forested terrain surrounding the tracks.Watch the video here:The incident was reported from the Khongsara-Bhanwartank rail section, which passes through dense forest and hilly terrain. The stretch is known for wildlife movement, making encounters with animals in and around the railway corridor possible. Soon after the leopard cub was spotted, the forest department stepped up patrols and monitoring in the area. Officials are keeping an eye on wildlife movement to determine whether the leopard remained nearby or had moved away from the railway corridor.The sighting also raised concerns over the safety of railway employees who work along the stretch. Railway staff have stressed the need for stronger surveillance and safety measures in areas where wildlife activity is frequently observed.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Aug 27, 2026 19:08 IST