Man kills leopard in Gir, Gujarat (Photos: News18)
India
N
News1829-01-2026, 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.

More like this

Loading more articles...