A leopard that killed 13-year-old Harshit Pujari in the Dungri area near Sui Paau, Champawat, remains at large despite a sustained Forest Department search operation. The animal has not approached any of the traps, leaving residents fearful in the affected area.
Pujari, from Sui Dungri, was attacked while returning home after attending a fair approximately a week ago. The attack proved fatal, prompting the department to begin continuous patrols and searches for the leopard.
Traps and cameras deployed
Ramesh Chandra Joshi, a Forest Department ranger, said 6 cages have been installed across the affected area to capture the leopard. Officials have also placed 12 camera traps and 2 live cameras to monitor its movements.
Department teams are patrolling the forest and nearby areas. The cages are being shifted when required, based on the search operation and available information about the leopard’s movements.
Joshi said the leopard has not been coming near the cages. Its location was detected in the Patal forest 4 days ago, but officials have not received another confirmed location since then.
Forest Department personnel, including Rohit Singh Mehta, Himanshu Dhek, Bhuvan Singh, Ajaydeep Tamta and Anish, are involved in the operation. Teams continue monitoring the area and searching for the animal.
Conclusion
The leopard responsible for the fatal attack on Harshit Pujari remains uncaptured. The Forest Department is continuing patrols and surveillance with 6 cages, 12 camera traps and 2 live cameras while residents remain concerned.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the leopard attack the teenager?
The attack took place in the Dungri area near Sui Paau in Champawat.
Q. Who was the teenager killed in the attack?
The teenager was 13-year-old Harshit Pujari from Sui Dungri.
Q. How many cages has the Forest Department installed?
The department has installed 6 cages in the affected area.
Q. What surveillance equipment is being used?
Officials have deployed 12 camera traps and 2 live cameras.
Q. When was the leopard last located?
The leopard was located in Patal forest 4 days ago. No further location has been found since then.
