DAR MUNEEB
Tral, Pulwama, Sep 11: A minor girl tragically lost her life after being attacked by a leopard in the Gulshanpora area of Tral, located in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, on Wednesday evening. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community, occurred around 7:30 p.m. when the young girl, whose identity has been withheld, went missing outside her residence.
Reports suggest that despite immediate efforts by local residents and the wildlife department to search for her, the girl’s body was later discovered in a nearby forested area. The joint search operation involved a coordinated effort between locals and wildlife personnel, who were on high alert following the girl’s disappearance. However, their efforts to save her came too late.
The incident has sparked concerns and demands from the local community, who are urging the wildlife department to capture the leopard responsible for this horrific attack. Residents fear for the safety of others in the area and are calling for more proactive measures to prevent future tragedies.
Wildlife officials have acknowledged the incident and are reportedly stepping up efforts to track the leopard. In regions like South Kashmir, where human-wildlife conflict is not uncommon, such incidents have raised alarms about the increasing interaction between humans and wild animals due to habitat encroachment and deforestation.
The girl’s death has left the community in mourning, as authorities and wildlife experts work together to address the ongoing danger. Local authorities have also warned residents to exercise caution while venturing near forested areas, particularly during the evening hours.
The tragic event serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between human settlements and wildlife habitats in regions like Tral, where interactions between people and wild animals can sometimes result in devastating outcomes.
