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Leopard kills two, injures several in three‑day Chhattisgarh rampage before capture
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 12:23 AM
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A leopard on a three‑day rampage killed two people and injured several others in Chhattisgarh before being captured by authorities. The animal's capture ended the spate of attacks.
Over three days, a leopard moved through villages in Chhattisgarh, attacking residents and leaving two dead and several injured. The attacks sparked fear among local communities and prompted an urgent response from forest officials.
Authorities launched a tracking operation after the first reports of sightings and injuries, deploying teams to locate the animal. The search continued as the leopard remained at large, causing further panic.
Finally, the leopard was captured, bringing the rampage to an end. Officials have taken the animal into custody and are monitoring the area to prevent any further incidents.
Authorities launched a tracking operation after the first reports of sightings and injuries, deploying teams to locate the animal. The search continued as the leopard remained at large, causing further panic.
Finally, the leopard was captured, bringing the rampage to an end. Officials have taken the animal into custody and are monitoring the area to prevent any further incidents.