In response to the increasing incidents of human-leopard conflicts, the Rajasthan Forest Department has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) aimed at enhancing the management of these situations. Arun Prasad, the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), highlighted that the SOP is designed to ensure rule-based rescue operations and improve coordination among forest officials, police, district administration, and local residents. Key measures include the formation of rescue teams at the range level, with deputy conservators of forests held accountable for operations. The SOP emphasizes crowd control, safety protocols, and strict adherence to legal procedures, particularly under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, before labeling any leopard as a man-eater. Additionally, it stipulates that rescue operations will not be conducted after sunset, prioritizing the safe return of leopards to their natural habitats whenever feasible.