Girl killed in leopard attack

A teenage girl was killed after being attacked by a leopard in Matiapurwa village near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, police said Friday.

Bahraich: A teenage girl was killed after being attacked by a leopard in Matiapurwa village near Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, police said Friday.

Also Read: Pak shells Uri sector, one civilian injured

The incident took place Thursday when Pushpa (14) was working in her field. 

By the time villagers rushed to her rescue, she had succumbed to her injuries, police said.

Also Read: Japan condemns Pulwama terror attack, calls on India and Pakistan to hold dialogue amid rising tensions

The body has been sent for postmortem. (PTI)