Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Laborer Fights Leopard in Uttar Pradesh, Survives Attack
In Uttar Pradesh, a man named Mihilal was attacked by a leopard while working at a brick kiln.
The leopard suddenly jumped out and attacked him, but Mihilal fought back bravely with his bare hands.
Villagers helped by throwing bricks at the leopard, which then ran away.
Forest officials later captured the leopard, which had also attacked the rescue team.
The man and some others were injured but survived, and the village is calling the man a hero for his courage.
A laborer in Lakhimpur Kheri fought off a leopard with his bare hands.
The incident occurred at a brick kiln in Jugnoopur village.
The attack happened on Monday morning.
The leopard attacked Mihilal, the laborer, without warning.
Forest officials tranquilized and captured the leopard after the incident.
- Who
- Mihilal Gautam, the laborer, and a leopard.
- What
- A laborer was attacked by a leopard and fought it off.
- When
- Monday morning.
- Where
- Jugnoopur village, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Unspecified.
Victim
Leopard
Mihilal's Actions
Victim
Mihilal was protecting himself.
Leopard
The leopard was trying to attack.
- Location
- Jugnoopur village, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh
- Victim
- Mihilal
- Incident
- Leopard attack
- Setting
- Brick kiln
- Injuries
- Mihilal and five others
- Animal Status
- Tranquilized and captured
Sources
Video: Man Wrestles With Black Leopard At Brick Kiln As Villagers Throw Bricks At Big Cat In UP's Lakhimpur Kheri
UP: Several injured in leopard attack in North Kheri Forest Division
Sick leopard paraded for selfies in Rajasthan, mob hurls bricks at another in UP - Telegraph India
Leopard attacks labourer in Uttar Pradesh, he fights back bare-handed in chilling video