Tragedy in Amreli: Leopard Mauls 2-Year-Old Boy to Death

A 2-year-old boy named Chirag was mauled to death by a leopard in Gujarat's Amreli district. The incident occurred near Garamli village on Saturday evening. Chirag's father attempted to save him, but the severely injured child was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. Authorities have set up cages to capture the leopard.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Amreli | Updated: 01-09-2024 09:55 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 09:55 IST
Tragedy in Amreli: Leopard Mauls 2-Year-Old Boy to Death
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A tragic incident unfolded in Gujarat's Amreli district as a 2-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard, according to a forest department official.

The attack happened near Garamli village on Saturday evening. The child, named Chirag, was playing when the leopard struck. His father chased the animal, which eventually dropped the child, but the severely injured boy was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The incident occurred in the Gir East division forest area, prompting authorities to set up cages to capture the leopard responsible.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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