The incidents of human-leopard conflict continue in Aarey Milk Colony. On Sunday night, a man was injured by a leopard in the ninth such attack, but thankfully, did not sustain serious injuries. After mid-day’s article on some people provoking leopards, increasing chances of such incidents, the Forest Department has issued instructions to act strictly against those who do so.

A Forest Department official said, “At around 7.15-7.30 pm, one Balwant Yadav was walking on the road from Unit 31 to Unit 4 when a leopard attacked him. He was immediately rushed to the BMC trauma hospital. Thankfully the person did not sustain serious injuries and was discharged after being given first aid.”