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Leopard Attack Claims Young Life in Bahraich
8 Sep
Summary
- A nine-year-old boy was killed by a leopard near his home.
- The attack occurred while the child fetched water on Monday night.
- Flooding is forcing animals towards human settlements in the area.
A devastating leopard attack on Monday night resulted in the death of a nine-year-old boy, Rajveer, in the Sujauli area of Bahraich district. The incident occurred around 11:30 pm when the child was reportedly fetching water from a tap near his home. The leopard attacked and dragged him away in front of his mother before being chased off by villagers. Rajveer sustained severe neck injuries and was declared dead upon arrival at a local health center.
The attack has intensified panic among residents, especially as the area is experiencing flooding, forcing wild animals into human settlements. Divisional Forest Officer Apoorv Dixit confirmed leopard pugmarks were found near the site and that camera traps and cages are being deployed to track and capture the animal. The forest department has provided immediate financial assistance to the victim's family and will release further compensation as per government norms.
