A runaway leopard strayed into a residential house in the west Indian state of Gujarat.

The incident took place on January 20 in the state’s Kutch district.

Visuals show the curious big cat sitting at the entrance of the room, observing its surroundings and at one point trying to bite a pillar of the room.

According to the reports, the animal had entered the residential house early in the morning, scaring the members of the household.

Personnel from the forest department quickly arrived at the scene and after several hours they captured the animal.

Meanwhile a large crowd from the neighbourhood had gathered when the rescue operation was underway.

Terrifying moment when a runaway leopard strayed into a residential house in the west Indian state of Gujarat.

The incident took place on January 20 in the state’s Kutch district.

Visuals show the curious wildcat sitting at the entrance of the room, taking in its surroundings.

Next, the feline is seen trying to bite a pillar of the room, making the terrified residents gawk at its weird action.

The feline then proceed to examine the room as the frightened dwellers keep a vigilant eye on the beast.

According to the reports, the animal had entered the residential house early in the morning, scaring the members of the household.

Personnel from the forest department quickly arrived at the scene and after toiling for few hours they captured the animal.

Meanwhile a large crowd from the neighborhood had gathered when the rescue operation was underway.