Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Forest Department Responds to Leopard Attack
A young boy named Ashmit Roy was tragically killed by a leopard in a village.
The boy was walking home when the animal attacked.
The forest department is now trying to catch the leopard by setting up traps and cameras to monitor the area.
Villagers are worried about their safety.
Unfortunately, this is not the first such incident; there have been other attacks in the district recently.
The forest department is providing help and support to the family.
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Jalpaiguri district.
The attack occurred in Dakshin Kherkata village on Tuesday evening.
The forest department has installed cages and CCTV cameras.
The forest department will provide compensation to the family.
Villagers have expressed concern about their safety.
- Who
- Ashmit Roy and a leopard
- What
- A boy was killed by a leopard. Forest department set up measures.
- When
- Tuesday evening (attack)
- Where
- Dakshin Kherkata village, Jalpaiguri district
- Why
- Unknown, but possibly the leopard was seeking prey
Villagers' Concerns
Forest Department Actions
Safety
Villagers' Concerns
Villagers feel unsafe and demand effective measures to prevent future attacks.
Forest Department Actions
The forest department is taking action by setting up traps, installing cameras, and offering support.
- Victim
- 12-year-old Ashmit Roy
- Location of Attack
- Dakshin Kherkata village, Jalpaiguri district
- Date of Attack
- Tuesday evening
- Forest Department Response
- Cages and CCTV cameras installed
- Compensation
- To be provided to family