Leopard Attack in Himachal Village: Locals Defend Against Wild Predator with Sticks as Forest Officials Intervene

Oct 22, 2025 05:09 pm CST

A frightening wildlife encounter unfolded in Himachal Pradesh's Palakwah village when a leopard attacked local farmers in their fields, injuring three people before forest department officials successfully tranquilized and relocated the animal. The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflicts as natural habitats continue to shrink across India, where approximately 500 people die annually from wildlife encounters.