What happened to Anjali Tak during the leopard attack in Bhayandar?

Anjali Tak sustained severe injuries to her face, including her scalp, eyebrow, eyelid, nose, upper jaw, and lips from a leopard attack in her flat.

How was the leopard captured after entering the Bhayandar housing colony?

The leopard was captured after a six-hour operation by authorities, following its entry into a residential building and injuring seven residents.

What aid was provided to the victims of the leopard attack in Mira Bhayandar?

The state government provided financial aid of Rs 50,000 to each victim and assured that all their medical expenses would be covered.

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Bravery in Bhayandar: Woman Locks Leopard in Bedroom

21 Dec, 2025

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Summary

A leopard entered a flat through an open balcony, attacking a woman.
The woman displayed presence of mind by locking the leopard in a bedroom.
Seven residents were injured before the leopard was captured hours later.

Bravery in Bhayandar: Woman Locks Leopard in Bedroom

A leopard unexpectedly entered a residential building in Bhayandar (East), causing widespread panic and injuries. The animal gained access through an open balcony and attacked several residents, including 23-year-old Anjali Tak, who suffered significant facial lacerations.

During the frightening encounter, Tak showed immense courage by locking the leopard inside a bedroom, preventing further harm. Her mother and younger sister also received minor injuries during the chaos. The leopard's rampage continued for hours, affecting seven people before it was successfully captured by authorities.

In response to the incident, Forest Minister Ganesh Naik visited the injured and announced financial aid of Rs 50,000 to each victim, assuring that all medical expenses would be covered by the state. The leopard has been tagged for monitoring, and Anjali Tak's wedding, planned for late January, has been postponed.