Leopard Attacks Child in Yard, Drags Her; Panic in Kalabari Tea Garden

• A 10-year-old child, Patrika Orao, was attacked by a leopard in her house yard in Kalabari Tea Garden, Banarhat.
• The leopard pounced on Patrika Orao and attempted to drag her away before fleeing when neighbors intervened.
• Patrika Orao sustained injuries and was transferred to Malbazar Super Specialty Hospital after initial treatment at Banarhat Hospital.
• The incident has caused intense panic in the area, with forest department officials, including Himadri Debnath, assessing the situation.
• This is one of at least 7 leopard attacks in the last three months in Kalabari Tea Garden, despite efforts like caging 7 leopards and deploying forest personnel.

Why It Matters: Leopard attacks persist in Kalabari Tea Garden despite forest department efforts, causing widespread fear.