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In a shocking incident, a leopard attacked villagers across Bhilwara in Rajasthan, leaving eight people, including a child and two women, seriously injured. The attacks sparked panic in multiple villages, with victims rushed to local hospitals for urgent treatment. Authorities quickly responded by setting up a cage to trap the leopard, which had previously only preyed on goats in the region. This incident raises significant concerns about human-wildlife conflict amid expanding human settlements.

Key Points: Leopard Attack in Bhilwara Leaves Eight Injured

  • Leopard attacks eight villagers in Bhilwara
  • Panic ensues in villages amid injuries
  • Authorities set up a cage to capture the leopard
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Leopard wreaks havoc in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, leaves several villagers seriously injured

A leopard wreaked havoc in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, injuring eight villagers, sparking widespread panic.

"It's the first time the leopard attacked humans so extensively. - Pokhar Gurjar"

Jaipur, June 2

A leopard went on a rampage in villages near Rajasthan's Bhilwara on Monday, attacking at least eight people, including a child and two women, and leaving several of them seriously injured, officials said.

The incident, which occurred across Nuwalia and nearby villages, has sparked panic among locals.

Five of the victims are currently undergoing treatment.

The leopard’s first attack was reported from Nuwalia village, where it targeted a child grazing goats in the fields. The child suffered a deep gash on the back. Hearing his screams, nearby family members rushed to the spot and managed to drive off the big cat using stones and sticks. The child was taken to the hospital in a state of shock.

Minutes later, the leopard continued its 2-km-long trail of terror, injuring seven more villagers, including an elderly man whose eye was clawed out.

One of the most gruesome incidents occurred around 2 p.m., about 1.5 km from the initial attack site, when the leopard broke into a house and attacked two women, identified as Liladevi and Premdevi. One of the women was reportedly attacked from behind on the head, leading to severe injuries. Initial reports claimed one woman was "beheaded", but officials later clarified that the woman sustained critical head injuries and is undergoing treatment at Daulatgarh Primary Health Centre (PHC).

Soon afterwards, the leopard struck again in Khera village of Manaba, nearly a kilometre away, injuring three more people. It was last seen entering the home of a resident named Prem Balai to hide.

A joint team from the Asind police and Forest Department rushed to the spot. Assistant Forest Ranger Nandlal Gurjar said that a cage has been set up to trap the leopard.

Area resident Pokhar Gurjar said that the granite debris scattered in the Daulatgarh area may have become a temporary hideout for the leopard. While the animal had previously been preying on goats, this is the first time it has attacked humans so extensively.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely terrifying! 😨 The forest department needs to act fast before more lives are lost. Why wasn't the leopard tracked earlier when it started preying on goats? Prevention is always better than cure. My prayers with all the injured villagers.
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about the child and elderly victims. The government should immediately deploy more forest guards with tranquilizers. Also, villagers need proper training on how to react during such encounters. This isn't the first leopard attack in Rajasthan.
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Sanjay T.
The granite debris mentioned in the article shows how human activities are disturbing wildlife habitats. We need better waste management in rural areas. But right now, priority should be rescuing the leopard safely and treating the injured.
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Anjali R.
Why is there no proper warning system in these villages? After so many incidents, the government should install alert towers or something. Those poor women attacked in their own homes... unimaginable trauma. 🙏
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Vikram S.
The initial "beheaded" rumor shows how panic spreads in such situations. Media should verify facts before reporting. That said, the forest department's response seems slow - 8 attacks before setting up a cage? Unacceptable.
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Neeta P.
As someone from Rajasthan, I know how common these human-animal conflicts are becoming. We need long-term solutions - maybe solar-powered fences around villages or community watch systems. Hope the injured recover soon.

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