Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Leopard Attacks Three in Rajasthan Market
A leopard escaped from a nearby forest and entered a busy market in Tonk town, Rajasthan.
It attacked three people, including a forest volunteer and a salesman.
The leopard ran into a liquor store, where it attacked the salesman.
The man fought back and escaped, while the leopard hid under a table.
Forest officials tranquilized and removed the leopard after a five-hour operation.
A leopard attacked three people in Tonk town, Rajasthan, after wandering from a nearby forest.
The leopard ran 400 metres through a busy market and entered a liquor store.
CCTV footage shows the leopard attacking a salesman inside the liquor store.
The salesman fought back and escaped, while the leopard hid under a table.
Forest officials tranquilized and removed the leopard after a five-hour operation.
- Who
- A leopard and three people, including a forest volunteer and a salesman
- What
- A leopard attacked three people and entered a liquor store
- When
- Monday morning
- Where
- Tonk town, Rajasthan
- Why
- The leopard wandered out of a nearby forest and entered the town
Animal Rights Activists
Local Business Owners
Handling of the Leopard
Animal Rights Activists
Criticize the tranquilization and removal process, advocating for more humane and less invasive methods.
Local Business Owners
Support the quick removal of the leopard to ensure public safety and prevent further incidents.
- Location
- Tonk town, Rajasthan
- Date
- Monday morning
- Distance Covered by Leopard
- 400 metres
- Duration of Operation
- 5 hours
- Number of People Attacked
- 3