India, Nov. 7 -- Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday, November 6, visited Pimparkhed village in Shirur tehsil to meet the family of 10-year-old Rohan Bombe, killed in a leopard attack on November 2. Shinde condoled the bereaved family and interacted with villagers to hear their grievances.

During the interaction, villagers gave voice to an array of pressing issues - from erratic daytime power supply for agriculture to poor road connectivity to the lack of protective fencing around farmlands. However, it was the women's plea that drew Shinde's attention. They urged the government to ensure their children's safety before anything else.

"Because of frequent leopard attacks, we are scared to even let our children ste...