A 7-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Ojli village near Pauri district headquarters on Tuesday evening, triggering fear and anger across the surrounding area.

The girl was returning home from Khandyusain when the leopard attacked her at around 6:30 AM in the evening. According to the account, the animal dragged her away from the route before residents could rescue her.

Villagers began searching the area after learning about the attack. Her body was later recovered following an extended search, leaving the family devastated and causing panic in Ojli and nearby villages.

Villagers seek immediate intervention

Residents say leopard activity has been increasing around the Pauri district headquarters. They fear that children and women face particular risks, especially during the evening, and say movement outside homes has become difficult because of the animal’s presence.

Angry villagers have questioned the forest department’s response and are demanding that the district magistrate, or DM, visit the site. They have also called for increased patrolling, closer monitoring of the leopard and urgent steps to capture it.

A forest department team was reported to have left for the location after receiving information about the incident. The available report does not confirm whether the leopard has been captured or whether any further official action has been completed.

Conclusion

The attack has left a family grieving and created fear in Ojli and nearby villages. Residents are seeking an immediate response from the district administration and forest department, including patrolling, monitoring and action to capture the leopard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the leopard attack take place?

The attack took place in Ojli village near Pauri district headquarters.

Q. How old was the girl?

The girl was 7 years old.

Q. When did the attack happen?

The attack happened on Tuesday at around 6:30 AM in the evening.

Q. Where was the girl returning from?

She was returning home from Khandyusain.

Q. What happened after the attack?

Villagers searched the area and later recovered the girl’s body.

Q. What are villagers demanding?

They are demanding a visit by the DM, increased patrolling, monitoring of the leopard and urgent steps to capture it.

Q. Did the forest department respond?

A forest department team was reported to have left for the location after receiving information about the incident.