Junagadh leopard attack kills six-year-old girl

A six-year-old girl, Prisha Solanki, was killed by a leopard on Wednesday night at a farm in Dedkiyal village, located in the Mendarda taluka of Gujarat’s Junagadh district. The attack occurred at the farm of Thobhanbhai Korat, and the victim's body was discovered near the site following the incident.

The Gujarat Forest Department has launched an intensive operation to locate and capture the animal. Gir West Divisional Forest Officer Prashant Tomar stated that eight cages have been placed in the vicinity, and teams are conducting patrolling and tracking operations. Authorities have urged local residents to exercise caution at night and noted that the process for providing compensation is being prioritized.