Leopard claws 12-year-old boying Safari at Bengaluru, Forest Minister Orders Safety Review

A Family Trip to Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) Turned fried fringing on Friday when a 12-yar-ald boy was clawed by a leopard during a safari ride. The child, who was traveling in a non-ac, HED HID RESTING NEAR The Window When A Leopard Leapt Onto The Vehicle and Swiped at Him.

Speaking to the Hindu, AV Surya Sen, Executive Director of BBP SAID That The Animal Clawed The Boy While Trying to Climb ONTO The Bus. “He was injected during a non-ac-ay safari trip when his hand was in an accessible spot near the window. The leopard, as it climbed up, Clawed Him. He was immediatily given finals for forthr Injuries, “He said.

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Officials noted that it is not unusual for leopards to jump on Safari Buses and Grip the Protective Window Mesh. To minimise risks, BBP Mantains that All Vehicles are fitted with mesh covers and camera slots, and drivers are reepeatedly instructed to cautions passengers.

The Incident Drew a Sharp Response from Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre, Who Expressed Shock and Directed Authorities to Tighten Safety. He Instructed Park Officials to Reinforce All Safari Vehicles with Secure Mesh and Provide Designed Photography Slots, While also also ensuring that touresly warned. Khandre have also Ordered that safari tickets carry cautions on safety protocols.

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Spread over 20 hectares, BBP’s Leopard Safari is South India’s first and the country’s largest. The latest incident, however, have renewed concerns about safety practices and tourist awareness during wildlife interactions.