Overview

• A 48-year-old woman, Zahira, was killed by a leopard while sleeping on the roof of her house in Ayodhyapurva village on Saturday night.
• The attack occurred in the Sujauli forest range under the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district.
• Her two children, who were present during the attack, attempted to save her by making noise, causing the leopard to flee towards nearby fields.
• The forest department has set up traps to capture the leopard and issued safety advisories to villagers, including avoiding sleeping on rooftops at night.
• Immediate financial assistance of Rs 10,000 was provided to the victim's family, and her body has been sent for a post-mortem examination.