Leopard Attack Leaves Man Injured in Bandipora
A man was seriously injured in a leopard attack in North Kashmir’s Bandipora. Authorities are on alert as human-wildlife conflict incidents rise in the region.
A man sustained serious injuries following a leopard attack in the Bandipora district of North Kashmir. The incident took place in a residential area, causing panic among locals as human-wildlife conflict in the region has been on the rise. The injured man was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.
According to officials, the leopard had strayed into the village from nearby forests, likely in search of food. The wildlife department has dispatched a team to track the animal and prevent further incidents. This attack has sparked renewed concerns over the increasing number of wild animals venturing into populated areas, which poses a threat to local communities.
Residents are urging authorities to take immediate action to address the rising conflict, calling for better preventive measures and the relocation of wild animals away from residential zones. Meanwhile, the forest department has issued an advisory, asking locals to remain vigilant and avoid venturing into forested areas without caution.
