Barwani (MP), Aug. 18 -- A leopard attack has claimed a life in this district.
"Last evening's incident occurred in the Rajpur area and resulted in the death of Indarpur-resident Subhash (8). He was playing with his friends when the carnivore attempted to drag him away. Villagers rushed to the scene and shouted, due to which the leopard went away.
The minor was taken to the Rajpur-based Community Health Centre, where he was pronounced dead.
The Forest, Revenue, Police and Health departments were alerted. Compensation is being granted to the deceased's kin," Collector In-charge Kajal Jawla said.
Meanwhile, Divisional Forest Officer Aashish Bansod said that a cage and camera were set up and officials were directed to patrol.
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