Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Leopard Captured After Attacks on Humans in Gujarat
A leopard in Gujarat that hurt a woman and killed a child was caught after a long search.
A team of forest officials and volunteers spent about two weeks looking for the animal.
They found the leopard hiding in a sugarcane field and used a tranquilizer dart to catch it safely.
Now, officials will decide where the leopard should go, either a safe place in the forest or a special place for animals that have caused problems.
A leopard was rescued after being linked to attacks on humans in Gujarat.
A team of 60 people conducted a 12-day search operation.
The leopard was tranquilized and captured in a sugarcane field.
Officials believe it was the same leopard involved in two attacks.
Authorities will consult the Chief Wildlife Warden on the leopard's fate.
- Who
- A four-year-old male leopard.
- What
- A leopard was rescued after being linked to attacks on humans.
- When
- Over a 12-day period and tranquilized on Saturday night.
- Where
- Sagbara taluka of Narmada district, Gujarat.
- Why
- To prevent further attacks after two incidents involving a leopard.
Animal Rights Groups
Local Authorities/Villagers
Leopard's Fate After Rescue
Animal Rights Groups
The leopard should be released back into its natural habitat, provided it does not pose an ongoing threat.
Local Authorities/Villagers
The leopard poses a threat to human safety and should be relocated to a safe area or managed accordingly.
- Leopard Age
- Four-year-old male
- Location
- Sagbara taluka, Narmada district, Gujarat
- Rescue Duration
- 12 days
- Trapping Location
- Sugarcane field in Beda Pani village
- Leopard's Destination
- Forest Rescue Centre, Timbi village, Rajpipla
