Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Leopard kills nine-year-old in Gujarat
A nine-year-old boy named Ritik was playing near a sugarcane field in a village in Gujarat, India.
A hungry leopard suddenly attacked him from behind and tried to drag him away.
Ritik's family and other workers tried to save him, but he sadly passed away.
The forest officials set up cages and captured the leopard the next day.
The village is now being advised to be more careful, especially at night.
The boy's family will receive money to help them as compensation.
A nine-year-old boy, Ritik, was killed by a leopard in Koliapada village, Netrang taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat.
The leopard attacked Ritik from behind while he was playing near a sugarcane field where his parents were working.
Forest officials captured a three-year-old female leopard suspected to be involved in the attack the day after the incident.
The village has been advised to keep children away from standing sugarcane crops and to work in groups, especially at night.
The boy's family will receive Rs 10 lakh in compensation, and the forest department is waiting for the post-mortem report.
- Who
- A nine-year-old tribal boy named Ritik and his family
- What
- Ritik was killed by a leopard while playing near a sugarcane field
- When
- The incident occurred on November 23, and the leopard was captured on November 24
- Where
- Koliapada village in Netrang taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat
- Why
- The leopard, likely hungry, attacked Ritik from behind while he was playing near the sugarcane field
- Victim's Name
- Ritik (9 years old)
- Location
- Koliapada village, Netrang taluka, Bharuch district, Gujarat
- Date of Incident
- November 23
- Leopard Captured
- Yes, a three-year-old female leopard was captured on November 24
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 10 lakh
- Leopard Population in Bharuch
- Over 105 leopards in 25,000 hectares of forest