Elderly Man Kills Leopard With Spear, Sickle To Save Son In Gujarat's Gir Somnath

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News18•29-01-2026, 14:28
Elderly Man Kills Leopard With Spear, Sickle To Save Son In Gujarat's Gir Somnath
- •An elderly man in Gangda village, Gir Somnath, Gujarat, killed a leopard with a spear and sickle to save his son from an attack.
- •The leopard initially attacked the father, then turned its aggression towards the son, causing severe injuries.
- •Despite his own injuries, the father fought the big cat, repeatedly striking it until it died.
- •Both father and son sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment in a private hospital.
- •Forest department officials have taken custody of the leopard's carcass for post-mortem examination.
Why It Matters: A father's heroic act saved his son from a leopard attack in Gujarat, highlighting human-wildlife conflict.
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