India, May 21 -- Four people were injured in two separate leopard attacks within 48 hours in the Junnar Forest Division, raising serious concerns among local residents and forest officials.

The first incident occurred around 1:30 am on May 19 in Nimgaon Sawa village, Junnar taluka. A leopard attacked a shepherd's family staying in a temporary shelter on farmland. The victims-Ankush Bichukale (35), his wife Meera, and his father Laxman-were injured while trying to protect their livestock.

According to the forest department, the leopard initially targeted sheep, prompting Ankush to investigate the commotion. As he approached the herd, Ankush was attacked, followed by Meera and Laxman, who tried to help. Alerted by their cries, locals rush...