(Source: IANS) LUCKNOW - A four-year-old boy was dragged into a forest and killed by a leopard in Behraich district of Uttar Pradesh and his body was found Sunday, an official said.
The incident took place late Saturday in the Mulara village of Behraich on the outskirts of the Katarniya Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary. A forest official said Vishal was out of his hut when the leopard attacked and dragged him inside the jungle.
The semi-eaten body was found near a canal Sunday morning. Forest officials are combing the area to spot the leopard and the villagers have been asked to remain cautious,” district forest official R.K. Singh told IANS.
“An immediate relief of Rs.3,000 has been given to the family and as per state government rules, and the family will also be provided a further relief of Rs.25,000,” he added.
According to the forest official, this is the first such leopard attack this year.
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