Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Doctors Perform Carotid Stenting on 8-Year-Old After Leopard Attack
An 8-year-old boy named Rajvir Kotkar was attacked by a leopard in his village.
The leopard bit his neck and punctured an important artery.
Doctors in Pune performed a special procedure called carotid stenting to fix the artery.
This procedure saved Rajvir's life because the injury could have been very dangerous if not treated.
Rajvir is now okay and is with his family.
He is not allowed to go out alone in the evening because his grandmother is worried about his safety.
An 8-year-old boy, Rajvir Kotkar, was attacked by a leopard in Islak, Ahilyanagar on November 14.
The leopard's bite punctured his neck artery, requiring immediate medical attention.
Doctors at KEM Hospital in Pune performed carotid stenting to relieve a bulge in the artery.
The procedure was crucial as the injury could have ruptured and been fatal if left untreated.
Rajvir is now recovering and is being closely monitored by his grandmother.
- Who
- Rajvir Kotkar, an 8-year-old boy
- What
- A leopard attack punctured his neck artery, requiring carotid stenting
- When
- The attack occurred on November 14, and the procedure was performed three weeks later
- Where
- The attack happened in Islak, Ahilyanagar, and the procedure was done at KEM Hospital in Pune
- Why
- The procedure was necessary to relieve a bulge in the artery caused by the leopard bite, which could have ruptured and been fatal if left untreated
- Victim's Name
- Rajvir Kotkar
- Victim's Age
- 8 years old
- Location of Attack
- Islak, Ahilyanagar
- Date of Attack
- November 14
- Medical Procedure
- Carotid stenting
- Hospital
- KEM Hospital, Pune
- Doctor's Name
- Dr. Anand Alurkar
- Doctor's Specialization
- Interventional neurologist