Infosys directed its employees to work from home after a leopard was sighted on its Mysore campus. Security staff spotted the animal around 2 am in the parking area. The incident prompted an extensive search operation with additional camera traps. Employees were instructed to avoid loitering and follow designated routes for safety.
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