India, Dec. 11 -- Residents of Shiv Nagar in East Nagpur's Pardi area woke up to a shock on early Wednesday morning when a leopard strayed into the locality, attacking several people while attempting to find its way out. At least seven were injured and had to be rushed to Shri Bhavani Hospital in Pardi and the Government Medical College and Hospital at Nagpur.

The incident sparked widespread panic and even found mention in the ongoing winter session of the state legislature, where the government gave an assurance that steps would be taken to prevent more such episodes.

On Wednesday morning, videos circulating on social media showed the leopard entering a house through the terrace. Residents said it appeared suddenly around 6.30 am, lead...