14-Year-Old Boy Killed in Leopard Attack Near Dudhwa Buffer Zone in Uttar Pradesh

A 14-year-old boy, Raj Kamal Singh, was fatally attacked by a leopard near Khairatiya village railway station in the Dudhwa buffer zone, Uttar Pradesh. The attack occurred Monday night close to the Mohana river, with the leopard fleeing afterward. Officials confirmed leopard pugmarks at the scene and initiated an investigation. The body was sent for autopsy, and compensation will be provided. Local villagers protested, demanding monetary aid, jobs, and expanded fencing to prevent future incidents.