A tragic incident in Pune's Junnar tehsil has left a 40-year-old woman dead after a leopard attacked her while she was working in a soybean field. The state forest department officials confirmed the incident, which has raised significant concerns about the increasing frequency of leopard attacks in the region.

<h2>Here’s what happened</h2>

The incident took place around 6 am when Sujata Dhere was working in a soybean field, which was surrounded by sugarcane farms where a leopard was hiding. Mistaking her for prey, the leopard attacked and dragged her nearly 100 feet, causing severe injuries that ultimately led to her death.

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After the attack, police and forest officials arrived to investigate, and Dhere's body was sent for&nbsp;post-mortem examination. This tragic event is the seventh fatal leopard attack in the Junnar forest division since March, heightening concerns about the rising number of encounters of humans with the&nbsp;big cats.

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<h2>Search operations underway</h2>

Smita Rajahans, Assistant Conservator of Forests for the Junnar Forest Division, stated that significant efforts are being made to find the leopard. "The search and capture operation is ongoing in Pimpri-Pendhar village and surrounding areas. We have set up trap cameras, cages, and are utilising thermal drones to locate the leopard. We are also working to raise awareness among residents and have advised them to adhere strictly to safety guidelines."&nbsp;

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The operation involves the deployment of 40 cages, 50 camera traps, and thermal drones to track the animal. The forest department is also advising the local community about safety measures amid the surge in leopard attacks.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A tragic incident in Pune's Junnar tehsil has left a 40-year-old woman dead after a leopard attacked her while she was working in a soybean field. The state forest department officials confirmed the incident, which has raised significant concerns about the increasing frequency of leopard attacks in the region.

A tragic incident in Pune's Junnar tehsil has left a 40-year-old woman dead after a leopard attacked her while she was working in a soybean field. The state forest department officials confirmed the incident, which has raised significant concerns about the increasing frequency of leopard attacks in the region. Here’s what happened The incident took place around 6 am when Sujata Dhere was working in a soybean field, which was surrounded by sugarcane farms where a leopard was hiding. Mistaking her for prey, the leopard attacked and dragged her nearly 100 feet, causing severe injuries that ultimately led to her death. Also read | Kolkata horror: CBI lists DNA evidence against Sanjay Roy, blood stains of victim on his clothes After the attack, police and forest officials arrived to investigate, and Dhere's body was sent for post-mortem examination. This tragic event is the seventh fatal leopard attack in the Junnar forest division since March, heightening concerns about the rising number of encounters of humans with the big cats. Also read | Syrian refugee, his 11-month-old son attacked with acid outside Delhi's UNHC office Search operations underway Smita Rajahans, Assistant Conservator of Forests for the Junnar Forest Division, stated that significant efforts are being made to find the leopard. "The search and capture operation is ongoing in Pimpri-Pendhar village and surrounding areas. We have set up trap cameras, cages, and are utilising thermal drones to locate the leopard. We are also working to raise awareness among residents and have advised them to adhere strictly to safety guidelines." Also read | Parents have right to access cancer victim's frozen semen for procreation: Delhi HC The operation involves the deployment of 40 cages, 50 camera traps, and thermal drones to track the animal. The forest department is also advising the local community about safety measures amid the surge in leopard attacks. (With inputs from agencies)

Leopard attack claims life of 40-year-old woman in Pune, body dragged for 100 feet

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife. Several years earlier, an eight-foot crocodile was found under his bed.

Whittall played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003 and now runs a safari business with his family in the country. The incident occurred when he was tracking the said leopard who was injured by a client. Whittall suffered cuts to his arms and legs and a five-inch cut on his head as well.

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He could have suffered more gruesome injuries had it not been for his pet dog Chikara. Whittall's wife confirmed the incident in a Facebook post with some special words for his dog.

"Chikara [is] coming up tomorrow to the vet after being mauled by the leopard and getting the cat off Guy!" she wrote. "Very special boy."

"Guy and I are overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of well-wishers after Guy's run in with a wounded leopard earlier today. We are very fortunate that he was stabilized at Hippo Clinic by wonderful staff. He was then Airlifted from Buffalo Range by Ace Ambulance to Harare, then transferred to Milton Park Hospital for treatment," she added.

"He really is one lucky man," Hannah told MailOnline. "First he had the crocodile and now the leopard, he really is the cat with nine lives."

As for his numbers, Whittall had scored 2,203 runs in 47 Tests with a best of 203. He has also recorded 10 fifties and four hundreds in his career to go with 51 wickets with a best of 4/18 in an innings.

In ODIs, he scored 2,705 with 11 fifties to his name and a best of 83. In bowling department, he took 88 wickets with a best of 4/35 in an innings.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survived a leopard attack earlier this week and is recovering after undergoing an emergency surgery. This is not the first time Whittall has had an encounter with the wildlife. Several years earlier, an eight-foot crocodile was found under his bed. Whittall played 46 Tests and 147 ODIs for Zimbabwe between 1993 and 2003 and now runs a safari business with his family in the country. The incident occurred when he was tracking the said leopard who was injured by a client. Whittall suffered cuts to his arms and legs and a five-inch cut on his head as well. Also Read: 'Did not intend': Rishabh Pant issues apology to cameraman after DC vs GT match He could have suffered more gruesome injuries had it not been for his pet dog Chikara. Whittall's wife confirmed the incident in a Facebook post with some special words for his dog. "Chikara [is] coming up tomorrow to the vet after being mauled by the leopard and getting the cat off Guy!" she wrote. "Very special boy." "Guy and I are overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of well-wishers after Guy's run in with a wounded leopard earlier today. We are very fortunate that he was stabilized at Hippo Clinic by wonderful staff. He was then Airlifted from Buffalo Range by Ace Ambulance to Harare, then transferred to Milton Park Hospital for treatment," she added. "He really is one lucky man," Hannah told MailOnline. "First he had the crocodile and now the leopard, he really is the cat with nine lives." As for his numbers, Whittall had scored 2,203 runs in 47 Tests with a best of 203. He has also recorded 10 fifties and four hundreds in his career to go with 51 wickets with a best of 4/18 in an innings. In ODIs, he scored 2,705 with 11 fifties to his name and a best of 83. In bowling department, he took 88 wickets with a best of 4/35 in an innings.

Former Zimbabwe all-rounder Guy Whittall survives lethal leopard attack

A leopard attacked at least five people in a village in North Delhi's Wazirabad on Monday. According to the officials, the leopard attack in the national capital triggered panic among locals.

A leopard attacked at least five people in a village in North Delhi's Wazirabad on Monday. According to the officials, the leopard attack in the national capital triggered panic among locals. Delhi Fire Service Chief Atul Garg later informed that they had rescued the leopard. A video of the leopard has gone viral on social media platforms. In the video, the leopard can be seen jumping from the terrace of a house in Jagatpur village early morning on Monday. The animal barged into the next building. There it was locked in a room, the officials said. There are videos of the leopard on social media, where some people are chasing the leopard and others are running in panic. STORY | Leopard barges into house in Delhi's Roop Nagar, 5 injured READ: https://t.co/EbH7OulTMV VIDEO: (Source: Third Party) pic.twitter.com/7bJRdu08YH — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 1, 2024 × Delhi Fire Service stated that they received information about the incident at around 06:20 am IST and they immediately dispatched two fire tenders to the spot. "With the help of the locals, the officials locked the leopard in a room. The injured were sent to a hospital," Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Chief Atul Garg said. A local said that the leopard tried to attack several people and injured some. Another village resident added that the village is surrounded by a jungle and there is no fencing or other kind of security. ALSO READ | Delhi court extends CM Kejriwal's judicial custody till April 15 in alleged liquor scam case Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) MK Meena said that the officials received a call from Jagatpur village about a leopard entering a house. The local police reached the spot and the same information was given to the forest department. Three out of five injured people during the leopard attack have been identified as Mahender, Akash, and Rampal. The DCP added that seven forest department personnel, a team from the Delhi Fire Department, and the local police are currently present at the spot. Leopard sightings are rare in Delhi. In December 2023, a leopard was sighted at Sainik Farms in South Delhi. While the forest department suspected that the leopard had returned to Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, it was killed by a car on National Highway 44 near Khatushyam Temple in North Delhi's Alipur. (With inputs from agencies)

Leopard attacks five in Delhi's Wazirabad; triggers panic

In Gurgaon, an unusual and potentially dangerous wildlife encounter unfolded when a leopard entered a house in Narsinghpur on Wednesday (Jan 3). The incident resulted in a 16-year-old boy sustaining minor injuries from scratches inflicted by the leopard.

Around 8 am, villagers spotted the four-year-old male leopard in Narsinghpur and promptly informed the wildlife authorities.

Wildlife inspector Rajesh Chahal detailed the events, stating that the leopard, initially sighted by villagers, had leaped over walls and entered an under-construction house. After some wandering, it moved to another residence.

<h2>Efforts to rescue the leopard</h2>

A joint operation involving the forest department and the police ensued. Inspector Aman, SHO of Sector 37 police station, confirmed the involvement of approximately 15 police officers in the operation.

The operation, lasting around five hours, culminated with the successful tranquilisation and rescue of the leopard around 1.30 pm.

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The 16-year-old boy who encountered the leopard suffered minor scratches and was promptly taken to a hospital for examination.

Following the successful rescue, a medical officer inspected the feline, confirming its fitness. Plans are underway to release the leopard back into the Aravallis forest area.

Officials revealed that the leopard had been spotted in the area for a month, prompting ongoing monitoring efforts. The region, near forest land, presented challenges in capturing the leopard despite earlier attempts using bait traps.

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Human-wildlife conflict has been on the rise. Experts attribute these&nbsp;incidents to habitat loss for animals, indicating a growing concern for both human safety and wildlife preservation.

(With inputs from agencies)

In Gurgaon, an unusual and potentially dangerous wildlife encounter unfolded when a leopard entered a house in Narsinghpur on Wednesday (Jan 3). The incident resulted in a 16-year-old boy sustaining minor injuries from scratches inflicted by the leopard.

In Gurgaon, an unusual and potentially dangerous wildlife encounter unfolded when a leopard entered a house in Narsinghpur on Wednesday (Jan 3). The incident resulted in a 16-year-old boy sustaining minor injuries from scratches inflicted by the leopard. Around 8 am, villagers spotted the four-year-old male leopard in Narsinghpur and promptly informed the wildlife authorities. Wildlife inspector Rajesh Chahal detailed the events, stating that the leopard, initially sighted by villagers, had leaped over walls and entered an under-construction house. After some wandering, it moved to another residence. Efforts to rescue the leopard A joint operation involving the forest department and the police ensued. Inspector Aman, SHO of Sector 37 police station, confirmed the involvement of approximately 15 police officers in the operation. The operation, lasting around five hours, culminated with the successful tranquilisation and rescue of the leopard around 1.30 pm. Also read | Humans may get infected by ‘Zombie Deer Disease’, warn scientists amid case surge in US The 16-year-old boy who encountered the leopard suffered minor scratches and was promptly taken to a hospital for examination. Following the successful rescue, a medical officer inspected the feline, confirming its fitness. Plans are underway to release the leopard back into the Aravallis forest area. Officials revealed that the leopard had been spotted in the area for a month, prompting ongoing monitoring efforts. The region, near forest land, presented challenges in capturing the leopard despite earlier attempts using bait traps. Also watch | Indian government's data shows an upward trend in Tiger deaths Human-wildlife conflict has been on the rise. Experts attribute these incidents to habitat loss for animals, indicating a growing concern for both human safety and wildlife preservation. (With inputs from agencies)

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A leopard wounded at least nine people after it ran wild in the courthouse on the outskirts of India's capital New Delhi in a place called Ghaziabad. The leopard was later captured by the forest department officials in a dramatic four-hour long rescue operation.

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