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10-Hour Operation: Forest Dept Captures Leopard in Chhibaiya
8 Jan
Summary
- A leopard attacked two men and a cow in Chhibaiya village.
- Villagers trapped the leopard in a room for nearly 10 hours.
- A wildlife expert sedated the leopard with tranquilizer shots.
A leopard’s early morning appearance in Chhibaiya village, near Jhunsi, on Thursday triggered widespread panic and resulted in injuries to two villagers and a cow. The aggressive animal, which emerged from the riverbank area, suddenly attacked residents who attempted to drive it away, necessitating immediate medical attention for the injured.
Following the attack, the leopard sought refuge in a resident's house, prompting villagers to swiftly trap it inside a room. This decisive action by the community secured the animal for nearly ten hours, allowing authorities to coordinate a specialized rescue. Police cordoned off the area while awaiting the arrival of the forest department and a wildlife expert.
A dedicated team, including wildlife expert Dr. Nasir, successfully tranquilized the leopard using specialized equipment. After a challenging ten-hour operation, the sedated animal was safely caged. The forest department confirmed that the leopard would undergo a medical evaluation before being released into a suitable wild habitat.
