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Palghar: A 65-year-old woman was killed in a leopard attack at Morgaon village in Dahanu taluka on Sunday evening, triggering panic among residents and farm workers. Leopard movement has been reported in the area, leaving villagers worried about their safety. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
Demanding immediate action, local resident Kunal Patil said the authorities must capture the leopard without delay. “Otherwise, farm workers will refuse to work in the fields due to fear of further attacks,” he said. The victim, Tulshi Savara, was walking to the market with two other women who worked as farm labourers in Balwant Raut’s field when a leopard suddenly attacked her. Her companions raised an alarm and shouted for help, but the animal dragged Savara towards an adjoining field. Her body was later found some distance away. The incident has triggered panic among residents, who have urged the forest department to take urgent measures to prevent further attacks. Download the TOI App.