In yet another human-wildlife conflict, an eight-year-old boy lost his life after a leopard attacked the minor in a forested area near Kalbhonda village under the Dolkhamb range, close to Kasara in Thane district. 

The unfortunate incident happened on Tuesday morning, which alerted the authorities. According to the Forest Department, the deceased has been identified as Krishna Agivale. The victim had ventured into a forest patch within Survey No. 86 around 10:30 am on Tuesday to collect mangoes along with a family member when the attack occurred.