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Leopard grabs dog at Gujarat ashram while devotees watch nearby
✍️ India Today
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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A leopard seized a dog in a split second at an ashram in Gujarat, with people sitting just metres away.
Earlier today, a leopard entered an ashram premises in Gujarat and snatched a dog in a matter of seconds. Witnesses said the animal moved swiftly, and the incident unfolded while several people were seated only a few metres from the scene.
The onlookers, who were engaged in prayer and conversation, reported that no one was physically harmed. The dog was taken away by the leopard, after which the animal fled the area. Local residents quickly called the forest department and police to report the incident.
Forest officials arrived at the site shortly after the call and began a search for the leopard, emphasizing the need for caution in regions where wildlife and human activity intersect. They advised residents to avoid venturing close to forested zones after dusk and to keep pets secured.
Leopard sightings have risen in parts of Gujarat in recent months, prompting authorities to increase monitoring efforts. The department reiterated that such encounters, though rare, underscore the importance of coexistence measures between humans and wildlife.
The onlookers, who were engaged in prayer and conversation, reported that no one was physically harmed. The dog was taken away by the leopard, after which the animal fled the area. Local residents quickly called the forest department and police to report the incident.
Forest officials arrived at the site shortly after the call and began a search for the leopard, emphasizing the need for caution in regions where wildlife and human activity intersect. They advised residents to avoid venturing close to forested zones after dusk and to keep pets secured.
Leopard sightings have risen in parts of Gujarat in recent months, prompting authorities to increase monitoring efforts. The department reiterated that such encounters, though rare, underscore the importance of coexistence measures between humans and wildlife.