Leopard Terror in Uttarakhand: Two Children Killed in Bageshwar and Udham Singh Nagar

The terror of leopards in Uttarakhand continues to rise. On Thursday, two children lost their lives in separate leopard attacks in Bageshwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts, spreading fear throughout the region. These tragic incidents on the same day have left local residents both frightened and outraged.

Bageshwar: Leopard Attacks Playing Child

In Bageshwar district’s Olani village, under Kanda Tehsil, a three-year-old girl named Yogita Upreti was attacked by a leopard on Thursday evening. The child was playing in the courtyard of her house when the leopard suddenly pounced on her. Her family tried desperately to save her, but the leopard carried her away into the forest.

Upon receiving the information, teams from the forest department and local police immediately reached the scene. After a brief search, the child’s body was found a short distance from the house. This heartbreaking incident has left the village in mourning, and deep concern has gripped the community. The villagers have demanded that the forest department catch the leopard quickly and increase security in the area.

Udham Singh Nagar: Fatal Attack on 14-Year-Old Boy

In a separate incident in Udham Singh Nagar’s Bichwa Bhud village, under Nanakmatta area, a 14-year-old boy named Gopi was attacked by a leopard while playing in the courtyard of his house. Hearing his screams, nearby residents rushed to help. The commotion caused the leopard to flee, but not before leaving the boy critically injured.

Gopi was rushed to the sub-district hospital in Sitarganj, but the doctors declared him dead upon arrival. This incident has plunged the area into grief, and parents are now worried about their children’s safety.

Villagers’ Outrage Over Safety Concerns

Both incidents have created an atmosphere of fear throughout the region. Villagers say that the increasing number of leopard attacks is putting their lives in danger, and they can no longer let their children play outside. They have called on the forest department to take immediate action to prevent such attacks.

In response, the forest department has launched a campaign to capture the leopards responsible. However, local anger is mounting, and residents are demanding swift and decisive steps from the government and forest authorities to address this deadly threat and prevent future tragedies.

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