A leopard attack on a motorcycle left 2 men injured in Uttarkashi district’s Dunda area on Monday evening. The riders fell when their bike lost control after the animal suddenly appeared and attacked it.
The incident occurred at about 8 pm on 14 September 2026 along the Khattukhal motor road. Both injured men were taken to the district hospital, where they are receiving treatment and are reported to be safe.
Riders injured after sudden encounter
Sandeep Singh and Deepak Singh were travelling home by motorcycle when the leopard confronted them on the road. The sudden attack caused the motorcycle to become unstable and fall.
The 2 men suffered injuries to their knees. The available information does not indicate that either rider was bitten by the leopard; their injuries were reported after the motorcycle fell.
The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), Uttarkashi, received information about the incident. A team from the Dunda section reached the site soon afterwards and gathered details.
108 ambulance took men to hospital
After receiving the alert, the 108 ambulance service was sent to the location. Emergency personnel transported both riders to the district hospital for medical care.
Both men are currently safe and undergoing treatment. No death or additional injury was reported in the available information.
Monitoring continues in the area
The departmental team is keeping watch at the site and taking necessary action after the encounter. The leopard’s presence has increased concern among nearby villagers and people using the motor road.
Residents and road users in the area are now facing concern because the animal was seen near a route used by people returning home. The latest available update confirms monitoring and treatment, but does not provide further details about the leopard’s capture or removal.
Conclusion
Sandeep Singh and Deepak Singh were injured when their motorcycle fell during a leopard attack near Khattukhal on 14 September 2026. Both are safe and receiving treatment, while the departmental team continues monitoring the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the leopard attack occur?
The incident took place on the Khattukhal motor road in the Dunda area of Uttarkashi district.
Q. When did the incident happen?
It happened at about 8 pm on 14 September 2026.
Q. How many people were injured?
2 motorcycle riders, Sandeep Singh and Deepak Singh, were injured.
Q. How were the riders hurt?
The leopard attacked their motorcycle, causing it to lose control and fall. Both men suffered knee injuries.
Q. Where were the injured men taken?
A 108 ambulance took them to the district hospital for treatment.
Q. What is the latest condition of the riders?
Both men are safe and receiving treatment.
Q. What action followed the attack?
A Dunda section team reached the site, collected information and continued monitoring the area.
