Uttarakhand: Woman killed in leopard attack in Pauri Garhwal

A woman named Bina Devi was killed in a leopard attack near Khandah village in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. The incident occurred on a Friday morning between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM on the Srinagar-Pauri road.

According to Divisional Forest Officer Mahatim Yadav, the victim was cutting grass in a field near the village alongside other women when the attack took place. Forest department officials, including local foresters and guards, arrived at the scene following the report. An examination of the body confirmed the cause of death was a leopard attack.

Forest officials have deployed a team to capture the leopard to ensure the safety of local villagers. Senior officials have been notified of the incident.