Leopard kills woman in Bahraich's Katarniaghat; 4th death in a month

In a tragic incident, a 35-year old woman was killed in a leopard attack in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district. The incident has raised alarm and once again drawn attention to the delicate boundary between wildlife habitats and human settlements around Katarniaghat. According to a PTI report, the woman, identified as Mamta, was attacked on September 24 while working in a field near her home in Sujauli.Forest officials said the leopard emerged from a sugarcane field which is about 2 km from the nearest forest. The incident came amid a series of recent wildlife sightings in the area and increased movement of animals following floods.What it means for travellersFor travellers planning a trip to Uttar Pradesh’s Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, this is a major development. Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is not simply a forest bordering villages; it is an important part of Uttar Pradesh’s Terai landscape and a recognised wildlife tourism destination.