Pune, Nov. 27 -- A four-and-a-half-year-old boy in the Nimgav area of Khed Tehsil, Pune, was attacked by a leopard near his house on Tuesday evening around 8:30 pm while he was playing, officials said.

The child, identified as Devansh Gawhane, was reportedly grabbed by the neck and dragged for a few metres before locals intervened.

The boy sustained injuries to his neck and face and was rushed to the government hospital in Khed for treatment. His condition is stated to be stable.

Forest officials have initiated a search operation in the area and heightened vigilance following the repeated leopard attacks in the region.

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