Gondia, April 11 -- : A tragic incident has come to light from Arjuni Morgaon taluka in Maharashtra's Gondia district, where a leopard attacked and killed a 6-year-old child, creating panic in the area, officials said on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the Dhabetekdi (Adarsh) area, where the leopard attacked the child and killed him.

According to the information, Prajwal Goverdhan Meshram was playing near his house when a leopard, which was lying in wait, suddenly attacked and killed the child.

The sudden attack has spread fear among villagers and there is an atmosphere of tension in the region.

After the incident, the forest department has issued an alert in the surrounding areas.

Citizens have been advised to remain cautious, avoi...