Solan: Alert villagers today helped save the life of a female leopard trapped by poachers in Badah village near Kasauli. Sources in the forest department revealed that the leopard was first noticed by some villagers after they heard roars of the animal in the morning. They immediately informed the forest officials, who seung into action. The trap was laid by some unknown poachers in the field of one Amar Singh, a farmer in Badah village. Solan Divisional Forest Officer Y.P. Gupta rushed to spot and supervised the rescue operations. He said he has asked his field staff to conduct enquiries to nab the culprits. Besides, help of the local police has also been sought to apprehend the poachers. He said the animal would be shifted to Tuti Kandi zoo if found severely injured. The animal, which is about two years old, would be again released in the forest if veterinary doctors find her fit. A case has been registered under the Wildlife Protection Act