Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Safari Vehicle Safety Upgraded After Leopard Attack in Bengaluru
A boy was hurt by a leopard during a safari in a park.
The leopard got into the safari vehicle through an open window.
Now, officials are making the safari vehicles safer by adding wire mesh.
The government is also telling them to be extra careful and warn everyone before they go on the safari.
This is to prevent more people from getting hurt.
Karnataka minister orders safari vehicles be fitted with mesh after a leopard attack.
A teenager was injured by a leopard during a safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park.
The leopard attacked the boy through an open window of the safari vehicle.
The boy was rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment.
Officials were instructed to take precautionary measures and provide warnings to tourists.
- Who
- A teenager and a leopard.
- What
- A leopard attacked a teenager in a safari vehicle.
- When
- August 15
- Where
- Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru
- Why
- Unclear, but prompted safety measures.
Safety Regulations
Not Applicable
Vehicle safety
Safety Regulations
Installation of wire mesh on safari vehicles.
Not Applicable
Prior safety standards
- Location
- Bannerghatta Biological Park (BNP), Bengaluru
- Incident
- Leopard attack
- Victim
- Teenager
- Action
- Minister ordered safety improvements
- Injured
- Boy scratched
Sources
Install wire mesh on safari vehicles, instruct tourists to behave appropriately: Minister
Leopard Attacks Teen On Bengaluru Safari, Ignites Safety Concerns: Video
After leopard enters safari bus, Karnataka orders mesh on vehicles at Bannerghatta Park
Bannerghatta Safari Vehicles Fitted With Mesh
Leopard Attack In Dornala Puts Forest Staff On Vigil
