Rourkela: Panic gripped Bhainsadhara and nearby villages in Nuapada district after a leopard entered the house of Chaman Lal Madhang on Monday night, dragged away a pet dog sleeping on the verandah and killed it in a nearby forest under Nuapada range.When Madhang found his pet missing on Tuesday morning, he and his family searched the area and spotted leopard pugmarks outside the house. Later, villagers informed forest officials. They asked residents to remain alert and avoid venturing out unnecessarily.“Villagers in Bhainsadhara and nearby areas have been advised to remain alert. We have also made public announcements and are keeping a close watch on the leopard’s movement,” said Khariar DFO Aziz Khan.