Toddler, 2, mauled to death by man-eating leopard while playing in his garden in India

A TODDLER has been mauled to death by a leopard while he played in his back garden.

Two-year-old tot Hasnain Nisar was tragically killed by the beast cat in Sharhama village in Mawar, India.

The leopard killed the two-year-old

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The tragic incident shook the entire community[/caption]

After spotting the toddler in a pool of blood, the local residents immediately sprang into action, rushing the injured child to the New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Qalamabad for medical assistance.

Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of medical professionals at GMC Handwara, Hasnain succumbed to his injuries.

This terrifying incident underscores the ongoing issue of human-wildlife conflict in the border region, as it comes on the heels of recent incidents involving leopards being seized in the same area.

In the past few months, there have been over six reported wildlife attacks in the Mawer area, resulting in numerous injuries.

Despite the efforts of wildlife officials, local residents are understandably frustrated by the continued presence of wild animals in their community.

Many believe that habitat destruction and deforestation are driving wildlife into residential areas, posing a significant risk to human life.

In response to this tragedy, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Langate, Sheikh Khurshid, visited the scene and expressed his deep sorrow over the situation.

Sheikh urged wildlife officials to intensify their efforts to capture the animals responsible and prevent further loss of life.

“My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family in this time of immense sorrow. It is imperative that wildlife officials act swiftly to ensure the safety of our local residents,” stated Sheikh Khurshid.

The countryside is understandably on edge following the recent spate of wildlife attacks, and they are calling for immediate action to address this pressing issue and prevent further tragedies.