Leopard Attack Claims Life of Woman in Dudhwa Buffer Zone, Uttar Pradesh
32-year-old woman killed in leopard attack near Dudhwa buffer zone
Hindustan Times
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A 32-year-old woman named Sandhya Devi was killed by a leopard in Sahijana village, Uttar Pradesh, near the Dudhwa buffer zone. This incident has led to local protests demanding the capture of the leopard, highlighting a troubling trend of big cat attacks in the area.
- 01Sandhya Devi was attacked while sleeping outside her home.
- 02The incident occurred in Sahijana village, close to the Dudhwa buffer zone.
- 03Locals are protesting for the immediate capture of the leopard.
- 04This marks the second fatal leopard attack in the area this month.
- 05Authorities are monitoring the situation and have deployed forest teams.
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On Saturday, a 32-year-old woman named Sandhya Devi was killed by a leopard in Sahijana village, located in the Nighasan forest range of the Dudhwa buffer zone in Uttar Pradesh, India. The attack happened while she was sleeping on a cot outside her hut. Despite attempts by locals to scare the leopard away, it managed to drag her into nearby fields. This tragic incident has sparked protests among villagers demanding the immediate capture of the leopard. Nighasan sub-divisional magistrate Rajeev Nigam and other officials visited the site to address the situation. Kirti Chaudhary, deputy director of the Dudhwa buffer zone, confirmed Devi's death and stated that forest teams are monitoring the leopard's movements and will capture it once they receive the necessary permissions. She also emphasized the importance of community alertness regarding big cat activity, advising residents to avoid sleeping outdoors or working alone during evening and night hours. This incident marks the second fatality from leopard attacks in the Dudhwa buffer zone this month and the sixth since January 10, indicating a concerning trend in the region.
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The community is on high alert due to repeated leopard attacks, raising concerns about safety in the area.
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