Panther attacks five villagers in Udaipur’s Umarda Kheda, four seriously injured
Udaipur, August 26: Panic gripped Umarda Kheda village on the outskirts of Udaipur on Wednesday morning after a panther entered the populated area and attacked five villagers in quick succession. Four of the injured are reported to be in serious condition. A woman was also among those attacked.
The incident triggered fear among residents, with many people reluctant to step outside their homes. Teams from the Forest Department, police and local administration reached the spot and began efforts to trace the animal.
According to villagers, the panther attacked a resident at around 6 am and then targeted two more people nearby. The animal continued attacking villagers for nearly three to four minutes. It fled towards the forest after the injured raised an alarm and other residents gathered at the spot.
The injured have been identified as Jagga (60), son of Kalu Meena; Hitesh (20), son of Gangaram; Kalu (40); Logri Bai (45); and another villager. Several victims suffered deep claw marks and other injuries. They were taken to Maharana Bhupal Hospital for treatment.
Reaching the hospital was difficult because the incident occurred in a hilly area. Villagers carried the injured on cots from the hill to the roadside, after which they were taken to Maharana Bhupal Hospital in vehicles. Forest Department officials inspected the spot and spoke to residents about the panther’s movements in the area.
Villagers said the same panther had attacked a youth, Logar Lal Meena, in the area on Tuesday evening. He was sitting outside his house when the animal suddenly pounced on him. He suffered claw injuries to his head and body. The panther fled after residents raised an alarm. The fresh attacks on five people the following morning have intensified fear among residents.
There are around 10 houses in Umarda Kheda. Repeated movement of the panther and the attacks have left residents frightened. Villagers said they are even afraid to step out for essential work, while some families are preparing to move temporarily to safer locations.
The Forest Department has increased surveillance in the area and started efforts to capture the panther. Residents have urged officials to catch the animal at the earliest and ensure the safety of people living in the settlement.
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