Maharashtra govt announces `Leopard Safari` at SGNP

The announcement was made by the state’s Minister for IT and Cultural Affairs, and Mumbai Suburban District Guardian Minister, Ashish Shelar

In addition, Ashish Shelar personally adopted two lions from the park for a year

"The minister also adopted two lions, "Bharat" and "Bharati", from the park for a year," said an official

Following the announcement, the tourist visiting SGNP may soon be able to witness a captive leopard safari

Shelar has instructed officials to prepare a proposal for a new captive leopard safari