Narrow Escape For Delivery Boy After Leopard Waylays Him In Indore's Residential Area | VIDEO

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A delivery boy had a narrow escape after a leopard suddenly waylaid him at a residential area in Indore on Tuesday night.

The incident took place in the Bicholi Mardana area under the Kanadia police station limits and was captured on camera.

A video of the incident has surfaced on social media. It shows the leopard wandering on the road as the delivery boy approaches on his motorcycle. After noticing the animal, the rider stops.

Moments later, the leopard suddenly jumped towards him before moving away. The delivery boy quickly fled from the spot to save himself.

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According to reports, the incident took place around 8:30 pm. After the attack, the leopard entered the bathroom of a nearby house. Minutes later, it ran towards the Shriji Valley area.

Kanadia police and the Forest Department's rescue team reached the spot soon after receiving information. A search operation is currently underway to trace and safely capture the leopard.

Police are checking CCTV footage from nearby areas to track the leopard's movement. Residents of nearby colonies and villages have also been alerted and asked to remain cautious.

Officials said two police vehicles are patrolling the area as a precaution while the Forest Department continues the search.

People have been advised not to step out unnecessarily at night and to immediately inform the police or Forest Department if they spot the leopard.

According to officials, the leopard is believed to have strayed from the Khudel forest, possibly due to the continuous heavy rainfall in the region.