Black panther seen for 1st time at Assam’s Dulung Reserve Forest

A rare black panther has been sighted for the first time at Dulung Reserve Forest in Lakhimpur district of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. "The presence of this elusive predator highlights the ecological significance of our reserve forests and reflects the success of sustained conservation efforts in protecting Assam's wildlife habitats," he added.