Leopard strikes again, killing two cattle in Burhanpur

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh): In yet another case of leopard attack, two cattle were killed by the wild cat attack in Bambhada village of Burhanpur district on Saturday. The incident has caused fear among locals, who are now reluctant to venture into the fields. The attack took place under the forest area of ​​Shahpur, where the leopard attacked two cattle of a farmer. The farmer estimated his loss at Rs 50,000.

After being informed, a team from the forest department rushed to the spot for inspection and implemented measures for the leopard’s rescue. Ranger Sanjay Malviya said the department undertook continuous patrols and installed two cages for the rescue of the big cat.

Moreover, a team from Indore has been called to assist in the rescue of the leopard. This incident follows a series of attacks over the past month in which the leopard has claimed the lives of ten animals. Villagers claimed the presence of two cubs next to the leopard.

They expressed concern about further attacks and possible harm to people and pets. Villagers attribute the increased wildlife encounters to deforestation, noting that wildlife is increasingly venturing into rural areas due to habitat loss. Human encroachment on forest areas has worsened the situation, leading to conflict between wildlife and local communities.

Published: Saturday, May 4, 2024 9:49 PM IST