Rising Leopard Attacks Cause Alarm in Bharmaur's Tribal Region

In Bharmaur's tribal region, leopard attacks are on the rise, with recent incidents causing significant losses to local shepherds. A recent attack resulted in the death of 16 sheep, raising concerns among residents about the safety of their livestock. Social worker Deep Thakur has called for immediate action from the Forest Department and local authorities to address this alarming trend. As fear grows among shepherds, the need for effective measures to protect their herds becomes increasingly urgent. Read on to learn more about the situation and the community's response.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 9, 2026, 14:14 IST

Leopard Attacks Intensify in Bharmaur

Mahinder Patyal
Bharmour

The threat posed by leopards is escalating in the tribal area of Bharmaur. Recently, a significant incident occurred in Gram Panchayat Poolan, where a leopard attacked a herd of sheep, marking the second major incident of this nature in the vicinity.

On Tuesday morning, a count of the flock revealed that 16 sheep were found dead, with an additional 6 unaccounted for. The total financial loss is estimated to be in the lakhs.

Residents have reported a surge in leopard attacks in Poolan Panchayat, with this being the second notable incident. The frequency of these attacks has instilled fear among local shepherds, who are increasingly concerned about the safety of their animals.

Deep Thakur, a social worker from Dhudenka, has called on the Forest Department to provide prompt compensation to the affected shepherd and to implement effective strategies to mitigate the growing leopard presence in the area. He cautioned that without timely intervention, shepherds could suffer even greater losses.

Thakur also urged the Bharmaur administration and the state government to establish adequate safety measures for shepherds in this tribal region.