Archive · 22 Jul 2026
5-Year-Old Girl Killed in Leopard Attack in Pune's Shirur
A 5-year-old girl named Bhagyashree Sandeep Ware was tragically killed by a leopard in Pimpalsuti village, Pune.
The attack happened early Wednesday morning while the family was sleeping near a cattle shed.
The leopard dragged the girl into a sugarcane field before her parents could react.
This is the second leopard attack in the village and the fifth in the eastern part of Shirur taluka.
Villagers are angry and demand that the Forest Department take action to prevent more attacks.
The Forest Department is working to capture the leopard and has asked residents to be careful, especially at night.
A 5-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Pimpalsuti village, Pune.
The attack occurred at 2:45 AM while the family was sleeping near a cattle shed.
The leopard dragged the girl into a nearby sugarcane field before her parents could react.
This is the second leopard attack in Pimpalsuti and the fifth in eastern Shirur taluka.
Villagers demand immediate action from the Forest Department to prevent further attacks.
- Who
- 5-year-old girl named Bhagyashree Sandeep Ware
- What
- Leopard attack resulting in death
- When
- Early hours of Wednesday at 2:45 AM
- Where
- Pimpalsuti village in Shirur taluka, Pune district
- Why
- Leopard presence in the area, lack of preventive measures
Villagers' Perspective
Forest Department's Response
Preventive Measures
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers demand immediate action, including installation of traps and intensified patrolling.
Forest Department's Response
The Forest Department has initiated action and appealed for vigilance, monitoring leopard movement.
- Victim's Name
- Bhagyashree Sandeep Ware
- Age
- 5 years
- Location
- Pimpalsuti village, Shirur taluka, Pune district
- Time of Attack
- 2:45 AM
- Incident Date
- Wednesday
- Number of Leopard Attacks in Area
- Second in Pimpalsuti, Fifth in Eastern Shirur Taluka
