Tragic Leopard Attack Claims 5-Year-Old Boy's Life in Tamil Nadu: Third Child Fatality in Valparai Region

Dec 07, 2025 02:47 am CST

A five-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a leopard in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, becoming the third child victim in eight months. The incident has heightened concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in the tea estate region, prompting increased safety measures and calls for comprehensive mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities living near forested areas.