A 13-year-old boy died in a leopard attack in Sui Dungri village of Lohaghat in Uttarakhand’s Champawat district, according to a report shared by KumaonJagran.
The boy, Himanshu Pujari, was returning home after attending the Raikot fair when the leopard attacked him. The attack reportedly occurred about 30 metres from his house.
Villagers searched for Himanshu after he failed to return. His body was found in the fields at around 9:30 AM at night, the report said.
Himanshu was a Class 7 student and the only brother of 2 sisters. His death has left the family grieving and has raised fresh concern among residents about leopard movement near homes in the village.
Villagers had sought action
Residents said they had already informed the Forest Department about leopard sightings in the area. They also said they had demanded that a cage be placed there.
The available report does not provide details of any official response, wildlife capture operation or further administrative action after the attack. It also does not state whether the leopard has been identified or captured.
The incident has renewed questions about the safety of people living in villages where leopards are reported near residential areas. For local families, the reported attack has made the risks of returning home after dark especially immediate.
Conclusion
Himanshu Pujari died in a reported leopard attack near his home in Sui Dungri after returning from the Raikot fair. Villagers say they had alerted the Forest Department and requested a cage before the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who was Himanshu Pujari?
Himanshu Pujari was a 13-year-old Class 7 student from Sui Dungri village.
Q. Where did the leopard attack take place?
The attack took place in Sui Dungri village of Lohaghat in Champawat district, Uttarakhand.
Q. Where was Himanshu returning from?
He was returning home after attending the Raikot fair.
Q. How far from his home did the attack happen?
The attack reportedly occurred about 30 metres from his house.
Q. When was his body found?
Villagers found his body in the fields at around 9:30 AM at night.
Q. What had villagers told the Forest Department?
Villagers said they had reported leopard sightings and demanded that a cage be placed in the area.
Q. Was the leopard captured?
The available report does not provide information about the leopard being captured.
