Maulekhal (Almora) : A leopard attacked a young man who got out of his car to defecate in Salt. The leopard dragged him to a distance of 200 meters. Due to his struggle and the noise made by the passengers in the car and other drivers passing by, the leopard left him and ran away and his life was saved. He has suffered serious injuries and is undergoing treatment in Haldwani. There is panic in the entire area after the incident.
Ramesh Khatri (43), resident of Gairsain, was returning home in a car with his family members. Around 6 am on Tuesday morning, he stopped the car near Danapani Charidhar of Talla Salt and got out to defecate. Then the leopard in ambush attacked him and dragged him 200 meters away. The struggle continued between the two for a few minutes. After the noise made by the passing drivers and family members, the leopard ran away, which saved its life. The leopard made deep wounds with its claws on his neck and body. The family members took him to Ramnagar. He was referred to Haldwani. People are afraid to step out of their homes alone even in broad daylight. Dialogue
Leopards and tigers have taken the lives of three women in two years
Maulekhaal. Salt area is adjacent to Corbett Park. In such a situation, the tiger remains active here. Leopards are also seen in the area every day which have become a cause of danger. It can be estimated that in the last two years, leopards have killed three women in Marchula, Jhargaon and Kupi of the area. A year ago, a woman was attacked by a leopard in Jamaria village. Luckily his life was saved. After this incident came to light, the people of the area have demanded the Forest Department to take effective steps to get rid of the menace of leopard.
Leopard and two cubs reached Ratankot village two months ago
Maulekhaal. Two months ago, a leopard and two cubs reached Ratankot village. For two consecutive days, all three kept wandering in the village in broad daylight and people were forced to remain confined inside their homes. People heaved a sigh of relief as he was not seen in the village for the third day.
Ranger, Ganga Sharan said that the leopard attacked and injured a traveler in Talla Salt. A team has been sent to Haldwani to know the condition of the injured. Patrolling has also been started in the area for the safety of the people.
