Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Leopard Attacks in Chhattisgarh Cause Fear; Dog Killed
A leopard was caught on camera attacking and killing a dog in a village in India.
The scary event was recorded by security cameras.
This is not the first time this has happened recently.
People in the village are now afraid to go out at night.
They say the local forest officials haven't done enough to help, but officials say they are trying to find the leopard and keep the villagers safe.
A leopard attacked and killed a dog at a farmer's home in Chhattisgarh.
The incident was captured on CCTV footage that went viral.
This is the second such attack in the area within days.
Villagers are fearful and claim inaction from forest authorities.
Forest officials are conducting surveillance and considering rescue plans.
- Who
- A leopard attacked a dog belonging to farmer Dharmesh Sahu.
- What
- A leopard attacked and killed a dog.
- When
- Monday night, August 14-19, following a previous attack.
- Where
- Babu Saletola village, Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
- Why
- Unknown, the leopard's motives are not stated.
Villagers
Forest Authorities
Forest Authority Response
Villagers
Claimed inaction despite repeated complaints to forest authorities.
Forest Authorities
Forest department teams are conducting surveillance operations, with rescue plans being considered.
- Location
- Babu Saletola village, Kanker district, Chhattisgarh
- Animal
- Leopard
- Victim
- Dog
- Farmer
- Dharmesh Sahu
- Date
- August 14-19
