Interior Minister Enhances Tourist Safety Amid Leopard Sightings Trails Closed, Patrols Increased

In a statement on social media platform X, he said the step has been taken especially for the safety of foreigners, who love to visit these beautiful places.

The Interior Minister said our security cover includes trail bikes, and horse and foot patrols.

Earlier, the Wildlife Department confirmed the presence of five leopards at Islamabad hiking trails and National Park.

The Capital Development Authority also closed hiking trail 3 of the Margalla Hills Islamabad after sightings of leopards in the area.

Spokesperson Wildlife Protection Board said the sightings of the leopards in the area were confirmed and the trail was closed for public safety.

Before this, a venomous snake was spotted in Islamabad’s Margalla Hills whereas the administration warned that the reptile could be dangerous if provoked.