Chandrapur (Maha), April 13: A leopard cub was killed by a mob today after the beast attacked a woman near here in eastern Maharashtra, Forest Department officials said.
The incident occurred this morning on the city’s outskirts after the woman was attacked and injured by the wild animal near a nullah when she went to answer nature’s call, said G R K Rao, Conservator of Forests, Chandrapur Circle.
On learning about the incident, a mob from the nearby locality launched a search for the beast and found it in a bush near the place of attack. The infuriated mob beat the leopard to death with clubs and sharp weapons, he added.
-Agencies