Srinagar, Sept. 25 -- Srinagar- A 10-year-old girl was injured after being attacked by a leopard near her residence in Hayar area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday evening.

Officials said the leopard attacked the girl near her residence, leaving her injured. She was initially shifted to Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara for treatment and was later referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for specialised care, reported news agency agency KNO.

The injured girl has been identified as Zikra, 10, daughter of Mohammad Yousuf Ganai, a resident of Hayar, Bijbehara.

Meanwhile, residents have urged the administration to take immediate measures to prevent further leopard attacks and ensure the safety of ...