Leopard Killed by Villagers After Daylight Attack Injures Man in Assam’s Duliajan

GUWAHATI: A leopard was killed by villagers in Assam’s Duliajan on Wednesday after the animal attacked and seriously injured a local resident in broad daylight.

The incident took place at Tipling Gutibari locality during the afternoon, even as residents were celebrating Holi.

The leopard attacked Rubul Dutta, a resident of the area, leaving him grievously injured. He was immediately rushed to the Oil India Hospital in Duliajan for treatment. According to sources, Dutta is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital and is reported to be out of danger.

Residents said that the leopard menace has been persisting for a long time in several parts of Duliajan, including Madhuting borkola and Tipling. Locals alleged that multiple leopards have been freely roaming these areas, creating an atmosphere of fear, particularly after sunset.

Villagers claimed that the wild animals have been preying on domestic livestock such as cows, goats and dogs, spreading panic among residents. Many families have reportedly been forced to shut their doors and windows and remain indoors from early evening due to safety concerns.

Anger has also been directed at the Forest Department, with locals accusing officials of remaining “inactive” despite repeated complaints. According to the allegations, no concrete steps were taken to tranquilise or cage the animal even as incidents of livestock killings continued.

Following Wednesday’s attack, a section of agitated residents killed the leopard. Forest officials later reached the spot, inspected the carcass and made arrangements to take it away for further procedures.

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