Tragedy in the Wilderness: Toddler's Life Claimed by Leopard

A tragic incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district when an 18-month-old toddler was killed in a leopard attack. The incident occurred after Mayank wandered into a nearby forest while playing with his elder brother, Harshit. Forest officials confirmed the tragedy on Monday.

Sub Divisional Officer Gyan Singh detailed that the incident took place in Koharpur village, Bijnor Sadar area. The toddler's parents, Rajkumar and Kiran, were in the fields at the time, leaving their children in the care of their grandmother.

The leopard attack was swift, and despite the quick response from nearby villagers, the child succumbed to his injuries before any help could be rendered. Efforts are now underway to capture the predator, according to Singh, with local police confirming that the post-mortem of the child is underway.

(With inputs from agencies.)