In a distressing incident that unfolded in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh, a leopard entered a residential area and ended up being fatally beaten by villagers after it attacked and injured a man. The unfortunate event occurred in Chainpur village early Friday morning. The divisional forest officer, Prashant Kumar Singh, reported that the three to four-year-old feline was allegedly assaulted with sticks and stones until it succumbed on the spot.
The initial findings suggest that the animal had pounced on a man named Umesh Davar while he was en route to a farm. Davar suffered injuries to his hand and was promptly taken to a nearby hospital, where he received immediate medical assistance before being discharged. Subsequently, the villagers actively sought out the leopard, eventually cornering it and delivering fatal blows, informed Singh.
An autopsy will be conducted on the leopard to determine the exact cause of its demise. Nevertheless, bloodstains were observed on the creature’s face and body. The official assured that appropriate action would be taken against those responsible for the attack once a thorough investigation is carried out. This distressing incident highlights the conflict between humans and wildlife encroaching upon residential areas. It serves as a reminder of the urgent need for measures to raise awareness about peaceful coexistence and ensure the safety of both humans and animals in such situations.