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Leopard Attack Claims Life of Young Woman in Sohagirwa Wildlife Sanctuary

A 21-year-old woman tragically lost her life due to a leopard attack in Sohagirwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Identified as Sairun Nisha, she was attacked while grazing goats near her village. Villagers rushed to her aid, but she succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Authorities have confirmed the incident and are taking measures to capture the leopard while advising locals to stay vigilant. The government is expected to provide assistance to the victim's family. Read on for more details about this unfortunate event and the ongoing safety measures.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 18, 2026, 08:29 IST

Tragic Incident in Sohagirwa Wildlife Sanctuary

A tragic event unfolded on Saturday in the Nichlaual range of Sohagirwa Wildlife Sanctuary, where a leopard fatally attacked a 21-year-old woman. Authorities have confirmed the incident.


The victim has been identified as Sairun Nisha, a resident of Badhia village in the Nichlaual police jurisdiction. She had gone to graze goats near Bankasia Tola, just outside her village, around 3:30 PM.

Reports indicate that as she approached a sugarcane field, a leopard lying in ambush launched a sudden attack, inflicting severe injuries to her neck and face. Hearing her screams, villagers rushed to the scene and raised an alarm, prompting the leopard to flee into the forest.


Emergency responders quickly transported Nisha to the community health center in Nichlaual, where medical staff pronounced her dead after an initial examination. Niranjan Sarve, a forest officer from the Sohagirwa Wildlife Sanctuary, confirmed that the woman died as a result of the leopard's attack.

In response to the incident, forest personnel have been deployed in the area, and multiple teams are conducting patrols to capture the animal. Sarve advised villagers to avoid venturing alone into forested areas and sugarcane fields and to remain vigilant. He also mentioned that a report would be sent to the government to provide necessary assistance to the victim's family, ensuring compensation in accordance with legal provisions.