Nine-yr-old dies in leopard attack in village near KWS
Bahraich, Sept. 9 -- Concerns about human-wildlife conflict around the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) have intensified, with a nine-year-old boy being killed in a leopard attack in Anand Nagar village of the Katarniaghat range on Monday night.
The latest incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of villagers living close to the sanctuary, coming shortly after the death of a 28-year-old Ram Singh in a leopard attack in Mahboob Nagar village on September 1, another settlement adjoining the sanctuary area.
According to forest department officials, the latest incident took place at around 9 pm on September 7 when nine-year-old Rajveer went to a handpump located along the roadside to fetch water. A leopard reportedly emerged from the sugarcane fields behind his house and attacked the child.
Rajveer sustained critical injuries in the attack and became unconscious. His family members and local residents immediately rushed him towards the nearest Community Health Centre (CHC), but he succumbed to his injuries on the way. His body was subsequently sent for a post-mortem examination.
Forest officials said pugmarks believed to be those of a leopard were found near the incident site. Camera traps are being installed in the area to identify and monitor the animal involved in the attack. A cage is also being placed in the area as part of efforts to capture the leopard and prevent further attacks....
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