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Leopard Kills 5-Year-Old in Pune as Officials Capture Suspected Attacker

Residents demand stronger protection after a spate of attacks around sugarcane fields.

Overview

  • The child, Shivanya Shailesh Bombe, was attacked on Sunday morning in Pimparkhed village while carrying water to her grandfather.
  • She suffered severe neck injuries and was declared dead at the sub-district hospital in Manchar.
  • Forest teams installed around 10–11 trap cages and deployed patrols and cameras, then on Monday captured a female leopard in the area.
  • Officials say the trapped leopard is suspected to be the animal involved, with confirmation yet to be established.
  • Villagers staged an agitation and road blockade seeking safety measures, as Pune district has seen multiple recent fatalities, including two earlier this year.