Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Leopard Kills Three Cattle Near Mhow and Manpur Forests
A leopard has attacked and killed three cattle in the Mhow and Manpur forests near Indore.
One cow's body has been found, but the search is still on for a second cow and a calf.
Farmers are letting their cattle graze in the forest because the recent rains have made the area green.
The forest department found marks indicating the leopard dragged the cattle away.
The search is difficult due to the dense vegetation.
Farmers will receive compensation for the lost cattle, the amount decided based on the age confirmed by postmortem reports.
A leopard killed three cattle in the Mhow and Manpur area forests in four days.
The body of one cow has been found; search continues for the other cow and a calf.
Farmers send cattle for grazing due to the rapid spread of greenery caused by recent rains.
Dragging marks indicate the leopard took the cattle; remains haven't been recovered.
Compensation for cattle killed by leopards is provided to farmers based on the postmortem report.
- Who
- A leopard and three cattle.
- What
- A leopard killed three cattle.
- When
- Over the last four days.
- Where
- Forests of Mhow and Manpur area, Indore district.
- Why
- The leopard attacked the cattle for unknown reasons. Farmers are sending cattle for grazing due to recent rains.
Farmers
Forest Department
Impact of leopard attacks on farmers.
Farmers
Loss of livestock and potential financial burden due to attacks.
Forest Department
The forest department is working and is trying to control and investigate.
- Location
- Mhow and Manpur area, Indore district
- Victims
- Three cattle: two cows and one calf
- Status
- One body recovered; search ongoing.
- Cause
- Leopard attack
- Compensation
- Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 for a cow, Rs 8,000 for a calf (approximate)