Tragedy Strikes: Teen Mauled by Leopard in Katarniaghat
A 14-year-old girl named Sanjana was killed by a leopard in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division. The incident took place as she was walking to nearby fields. Despite local intervention, her injuries proved fatal. Her family will receive financial compensation from the government.
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A tragic incident unfolded in the Katarniaghat Wildlife Division as a young girl was fatally attacked by a leopard. The incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about wildlife management.
Officials report that the attack happened in the Semrahna hamlet of Gaura Pipra village, when 14-year-old Sanjana was on her way to the fields at dusk. The leopard emerged from the bushes, inflicting critical injuries on the teenager.
Locals promptly rushed to her aid, managing to scare the leopard away, but not before Sanjana had suffered life-threatening wounds. Despite being quickly transported to medical facilities, she was declared dead on arrival. Following the tragic event, her family is set to receive a government compensation of Rs 5 lakh, highlighting the state's support for victims of wildlife encounters.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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