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Child preyed by leopard, kin receive relief fund

Child preyed by leopard, kin receive relief fund

By Madan Wagle

Amur leopard is the most critically endangered big cat. They are hunted largely for its beautiful, spotted fur, the loss of each Amur leopard puts the species on the list of critically endangered wild animals. Photo courtesy: WWF

DAMAULI: Kin of 6-years-old Bishal Shrestha of Bhanu Municipality in Tanahaun have been handed over a relief fund of NRs 50000 after he was devoured by a leopard on Wednesday night. According to Assistant Forest Officer, Babu Ram Upreti informed that the victims family were provided the relief amount as funeral expenses. Moreover, the law has a provision to compensate kin of those killed by wild animal attack with a maximum of NRs 1million. It has been said that, after the incident, a team from Jawalakhel Zoo ran a search operation to tranqualise the wild beast and bring it to Kathmandu. However, the team returned empty handed.