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4 injured in leopard attack in Ganderbal

Wildlife Department personnel capture leopard alive
01:48 AM Apr 04, 2024 IST | Irfan Raina
4 injured in leopard attack in ganderbal
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Ganderbal, Apr 3:  Two officials of the Wildlife Department and two women were among four persons injured in a leopard attack in the Fatehpora area of Ganderbal district on Wednesday.

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Locals said that a leopard was seen roaming in the area on Wednesday morning, causing panic among the residents.

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They said that they informed the Wildlife Department officials at the earliest.

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Locals said that the leopard attacked the two Wildlife Department officials as they were laying a trap to capture the wild cat.

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Two women were also injured in the leopard attack.

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All four injured were shifted to District Hospital Ganderbal for medical aid.

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After strenuous efforts, the animal was captured alive by the rescue teams of the Wildlife Department, Police, and Forest Protection Force.

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The Wildlife authorities have advised people to take precautions while venturing out during the evening and inform the Wildlife Department about the presence of any wild animals.

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