UP: Leopard attack in Bahraich leaves 5 injured; authorities urge caution

BAHRAICH(Uttar Pradesh): As many as five people were injured in a leopard attack in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, officials said on Thursday.

The injured were rushed to a local hospital for treatment. The incident took place in Bargadwa village on Thursday morning.

#WATCH | Bahraich, UP | Katarniaghat Bahraich DFO B. Shivshankar says, “… This morning at 9:30 AM, a leopard injured 5 people and our staff took them to the hospital – 3 are being treated and 2 have been referred for further care… A case will be filed by tonight and financial… pic.twitter.com/hnFPpXtOgZ

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Katarniaghat Bahraich, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) B Shivshankar told ANI, “… This morning (Thursday) at 9:30 AM, a leopard injured 5 people and our staff took them to the hospital – Three are being treated and two have been referred for further care…”

He added that a case would be filed by Thursday night and that financial assistance would be provided to the injured.

The official cautioned people against venturing out alone to help prevent such attacks.

“Regarding the human-wildlife conflict, the forest department advises people not to go alone into sugarcane fields or leave meat or livestock outside… Leopards tend to avoid groups, so staying in pairs or groups can help prevent attacks…,” the DFO added.

One of the victims identified as Shankardayal told ANI, “… Leopard attacked 5 people… It is roaming in the village and daily takes away dogs as well as children…” (ANI)