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Lioness Kills Child in Gujarat Attack
11 Mar
Summary
- A five-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a lioness.
- The incident occurred near a settlement in Amreli's Dhari taluka.
- The lioness responsible was captured by forest officials.
A five-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being attacked by a lioness in Gujarat's Amreli district on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2026. The incident occurred near a settlement in Manavav village, Dhari taluka.
Alert villagers managed to scare the lioness away after the attack, allowing the injured child to be transported to a local hospital. Sadly, medical professionals declared him dead upon arrival. The boy's family reportedly hails from Madhya Pradesh.
Forest department officials initiated an immediate search operation involving three teams to track the predatory animal. The lioness was apprehended late on Tuesday night and secured in a cage. This event highlights the growing presence of Asiatic lions, which have expanded beyond Gir National Park into 11 districts of the Saurashtra region.
