Pune, Nov 5 (UNI) The leopard that had claimed the lives of a 13-year-old boy and several others in the Pimperkhed area of Shirur taluka was finally shot dead on Wednesday by Forest Department team. The operation brought major relief to the villagers who had been living in fear for weeks.
The leopard had attacked both the livestock and humans, spreading terror across several villages in the region. Repeated incidents had led to growing anger among the locals, who had accused the Forest Department of inaction.
In response, the department launched a special operation and monitored the animal’s movements through camera traps. A team of expert shooters were deployed to tranquilize the leopard. However, the darting attempt failed, and the leopard charged at the team, forcing them to open fire in self-defense.
The animal was killed on the spot. Following the operation, villagers expressed gratitude to the Forest Department, saying they could finally breathe a sigh of relief after weeks of fear and tension.
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