Siliguri (WB), April 11: A leopard was today shot dead by the police in Jalpaiguri district after the animal mauled at least seven villagers, police said.
The animal strayed into Dhandatimala village in Dhupguri area. It was shot dead after seeking permission from the forest department, they said.
Forest department officials said the policemen fired at the leopard when it tried to attack a police personnel.
The injured were hospitalized.
–Agencies