Leopard Injures Four Forest Workers in Rajasthan, Found Dead Shortly After

A leopard attacked a Forest Department rescue team in Negdiyan village, Rajsamand district, on Friday, injuring four forest workers. The injured personnel were immediately carried by colleagues to vehicles and rushed to Ananta Medical College Hospital for treatment. Three of them were discharged after treatment, while one continues to receive care.

The incident occurred shortly after the team resumed efforts to capture the injured leopard, which had first been spotted on the Gomti-Udaipur Highway on Thursday evening. A rescue operation had continued until 2 am, but darkness prevented the team from tranquilising the animal, and it fled into nearby fields.

On Friday morning, forest workers Pannalal (48), Harish Lohar (48), Ghanshyam Purbiya (32), and Girdhari Lal (35) approached the leopard with nets. The injured animal attacked from behind during several capture attempts, causing injuries to hands and legs of three workers, while the fourth was attacked on his leg and remains under treatment.

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Ranger Ladulal Sharma confirmed that the leopard, approximately seven years old, was found dead in the field about half an hour after the attack. The animal was taken to Lilera Nursery in Nathdwara for a postmortem to determine the exact cause of death. Initial reports suggest it may have been hit by a large vehicle, as it was reportedly struggling to walk during the incident.

The Forest Department has urged local residents to exercise caution near fields and highways, particularly in areas where wild animals have been sighted. Authorities emphasized vigilance to prevent further human-wildlife conflicts, especially in regions adjacent to forests.

This incident comes shortly after a leopard killed a seven-year-old boy in Sawai Madhopur district, highlighting ongoing risks in regions where leopards frequently enter human settlements. The department continues to stress the importance of safety measures while conducting rescue and capture operations.

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