3 days ago
Leopard panic grips Gurugram hamlet after three calves killed
Two leopards have been seen near a village in Gurugram.
The village is close to the Aravalli hills.
People say the leopards entered animal shelters and killed three calves.
This has made villagers afraid to go to their fields after dark.
Some residents are staying awake to protect their cattle.
They are using bright lights and large torches at night.
Villagers think the leopards may be looking for water and food.
The forest department says it knows about the problem and will take steps to protect people and animals.
Two leopards have reportedly been seen near Mohammadpur Gurjar village for several days.
Locals say the leopards entered livestock enclosures and killed three calves.
Villagers suspect the animals came from the Aravalli hills seeking water and prey.
Residents are avoiding their fields after dusk and patrolling cattle sheds at night.
Forest officer Khajan Singh said safety measures would be taken and the area remains under surveillance.
- Who
- Two leopards, villagers of Mohammadpur Gurjar, livestock owners, and the forest department.
- What
- Leopards have been seen near inhabited areas and reportedly killed three calves.
- Where
- Mohammadpur Gurjar village in Sohna tehsil, Gurugram, near the Aravalli hills.
- When
- For several days before August 29; sightings and attacks were reported at night.
- Why
- Villagers suspect the leopards came down from the hills in search of water and prey.
Key facts
- Reported location
- Mohammadpur Gurjar, Sohna tehsil, Gurugram
- Animals sighted
- At least two leopards
- Livestock killed
- Three calves
- Reported victim
- Lalaram said two female calves and one male calf were taken
- Villagers’ response
- Night patrols, high-powered lights, and large torches
- Forest department response
- The area is under surveillance and safety measures will be taken
- Report date
- August 29
Sources
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