Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Leopard Attack Claims Life of Six-Year-Old in Pune
A young boy named Siddharth was attacked and killed by a leopard in a village near Pune, India.
He was studying outside his house when the attack happened.
His family found his body after searching for him.
Forest officials have set traps and are trying to catch the leopard.
Sadly, there have been a number of these attacks in the area recently.
The government is offering compensation to the family.
The Forest Department has proposed to sterilize leopards to control the population.
A six-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune.
The attack occurred in Kumshet village, Junnar taluka.
The incident happened around 7:30 AM on Wednesday.
Forest officials have set up traps to capture the leopard.
The Forest Department has proposed sterilizing leopards to control population growth.
- Who
- Siddharth Pravin Kedar
- What
- A six-year-old boy was killed by a leopard.
- When
- Around 7:30 AM on Wednesday
- Where
- Kumshet village, Junnar taluka, Pune
- Why
- The leopard attacked the boy.
- Victim
- Siddharth Pravin Kedar, 6 years old
- Location
- Kumshet village, Junnar taluka, Pune
- Incident Time
- Around 7:30 AM, Wednesday
- Cause
- Leopard attack
- Forest Dept. Response
- Installed 10 trap cages and increased surveillance
- Compensation
- Procedure initiated for family
Sources
Pune Horror: 6-Year-Old Boy Killed By Leopard While Studying Outside Home In Junnar
5-Year-Old Boy Mauled To Death By Leopard In Maharashtra
Five-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Maha's Gondia
Five-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Gondia