
Further information is that Shivansh was playing with his grandfather in the courtyard of the house. At that time, the leopard, which was sitting in the sugarcane field in front of the house, suddenly pounced and grabbed Shivansh by the neck and started taking him away. Immediately there was an outcry in the area. At that time, Avinash Gadge, a young man who was present at the place, bravely ran after the leopard and rescued Shivansh from the jaws of the leopard. At that time, Shivansh, who was seriously injured, was immediately admitted to a private hospital by his family. However, Shivansh died there during the treatment.
Meanwhile, as soon as the information about this incident came to light, Otur’s forest area officer V. M. Kakade, Police Inspector Yashwant Nalavde of Alephata Police Station, Assistant Police Inspector Sunil Badgujar visited the spot.
Fifth victim in 9 months
Assault on biker
He survived a brief attack by a leopard in Alephata area just four days ago.
Appointment of Patrolmen
The incident is unfortunate. Everything will be done to help the families. Instructions have been given to manage the leopards by placing cages. Villagers living in the slums should take precautions when going out in the morning and evening – Amol Satpute (Conservator of Forests, Junnar Forest Department)