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Rajsamand Leopard Attack: 4 Forest Workers Injured Amid Rescue Tragedy

A dangerous rescue operation in Rajsamand took a tragic turn when an injured leopard attacked the forest team trying to capture it. Four workers were hurt and had to be carried to vehicles for urgent medical treatment. The leopard itself was found dead in a field just thirty minutes after the violent encounter. Authorities are now investigating whether the animal was initially injured by a vehicle collision.

Key Points: Leopard Injures 4 Forest Workers in Rajsamand Before Death

  • Four forest workers were injured when an injured leopard attacked during a capture attempt in Negdiyan village
  • The rescue operation began after the leopard was spotted on the Gomti-Udaipur Highway the previous evening
  • The leopard was found dead shortly after the attack, with a postmortem ordered to determine cause
  • Officials suspect the leopard may have been hit by a vehicle, as it had difficulty walking prior
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Rajasthan: Leopard injures four forest workers, found dead soon after

A leopard attacked a rescue team in Negdiyan village, injuring four forest workers before the animal was found dead. Details on the incident and investigation.

"The leopard, approximately seven years old, was found dead in the field about half an hour after the attack. - Ranger Ladulal Sharma"

Jaipur, Dec 12

A leopard attacked a Forest Department rescue team in Negdiyan village, Rajsamand, on Friday, injuring four forest workers.

The injured personnel were carried on the shoulders of their colleagues to vehicles and rushed to Ananta Medical College Hospital.

The incident occurred shortly after the team resumed efforts to capture the injured leopard, which had been first spotted on the Gomti-Udaipur Highway on Thursday evening.

A rescue operation continued until 2 am, but the team could not tranquilise the leopard due to the darkness.

The animal had then fled into nearby fields.

On Friday morning, forest workers Pannalal (48), Harish Lohar (48), Ghanshyam Purbiya (32), and Girdhari Lal (35) approached the leopard with nets. The injured animal attacked the team from behind after several capture attempts, injuring all four.

Pannalal, Ghanshyam, and Harish sustained injuries to their hands and legs and were discharged after treatment, while Girdhari, who was attacked on his leg, is still undergoing treatment.

Ranger Ladulal Sharma confirmed that the leopard, approximately seven years old, was found dead in the field about half an hour after the attack.

The animal was taken to Lilera Nursery in Nathdwara for a postmortem, which will determine the exact cause of death.

It is suspected that the leopard may have been hit by a large vehicle or bus, as it had difficulty walking at the time of the incident.

The forest department has urged residents to remain cautious while moving near fields and highways, especially in areas where wild animals have been sighted.

Earlier, a seven-year-old boy was killed by a leopard in Sawai Madhopur district.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why was the team trying to capture it with nets in the morning if they couldn't tranquilize it at night due to darkness? Seems like a lack of proper equipment and planning. These workers deserve better safety gear and protocols. The department needs to learn from this incident.
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Aman W
This is happening too often in Rajasthan. Highways are cutting through forest areas. The poor animal was probably hit by a bus or truck and was in pain, which made it aggressive. We need proper wildlife crossings and speed limits in such zones. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
My heart goes out to the injured workers and their families. It's a tough job. The mention of the boy killed earlier in Sawai Madhopur is chilling. There has to be a balanced solution for safety of both people and animals.
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Karthik V
Bhagwan un sab ka bhala kare. The workers showed great bravery. The forest department should now focus on creating more awareness in villages like Negdiyan about what to do when a wild animal is spotted. Prevention is better than cure.
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Varun X
A seven-year-old leopard... just a young adult. So unfortunate all around. The postmortem report will be important. If it was a vehicle hit, then the transport department must be held accountable for reckless driving in known animal areas.

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