Rajouri Leopard Attack: 15-Year-Old Injured in Dodasan Balla; Locals Demand Urgent Safety Measures

Rajouri | January 16, 2026 — A 15-year-old boy was injured following a terrifying leopard attack in a remote belt of the Rajouri district on Thursday evening, sparking widespread panic among the local community.

According to official reports and local witnesses, the incident took place in Ward No. 2, Gurah, within the Dodasan Balla Panchayat. The teenager was reportedly targeted by the leopard during the late evening hours, a time when wildlife activity often increases in the forested fringes of the district.

Immediately after the attack, the injured boy was rescued by locals and rushed to the Community Health Centre (CHC) Thannamandi. Medical officials at the facility confirmed that the teenager was admitted with multiple injuries but stated that his condition is currently stable.

The swift medical intervention prevented further complications, though the victim remains under observation to ensure a full recovery from the physical and psychological trauma of the encounter.

The incident has triggered a wave of fear across the Dodasan Balla area, with residents expressing deep concern over the increasing frequency of man-animal conflicts in the region.

Local villagers have appealed to the Wildlife Department and district authorities to install cages in the vicinity and increase patrolling to capture the leopard. They are calling for urgent steps to ensure public safety, particularly for children and livestock, to prevent further wildlife-related tragedies in these remote habitations.