Leopard Attack in Village: Child Rescued by Brave Mother and Villagers

A presumed leopard attacked and injured a five-year-old boy in a village. The boy was rescued by his mother and other villagers. The animal fled into the bushes, and the child was hospitalized for deep wounds. Wildlife officials are attempting to trace the animal.

A presumed leopard attacked and injured a five-year-old boy in a rural village on Sunday evening. Villagers reported that the animal dropped the child from its jaws as people rushed to rescue him.

The mother, carrying another child, alongside other villagers ran after the predator, prompting it to release the boy and disappear into the bushes. The boy sustained deep neck wounds and was admitted to a hospital in Naraingarh, and later referred to PGIMER Chandigarh.

Wildlife Department officials are actively working to trace and capture the animal. The incident has raised concerns about wildlife safety in the area.

(With inputs from agencies.)