Amreli Lioness Terror Ends: Animal Tranquilised After Attacking Five People in 12 Hours
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A stray lioness attacked five people at four locations near Arjansukh village in Amreli’s Wadia taluka within 12 hours before forest officials tranquilised and caged her on October 2.
The attacks began late on October 1 when Mehul Waja and Bhagirath Basia, residents of Tori village, were returning by motorcycle after an event. The lioness attacked them near Patiya in Arjansukh, causing both to fall. One suffered a hand injury and the other was injured in the leg. They were taken to hospital through 108.
The lioness continued moving through the surrounding area and attacking people. A forest department guard was also injured during the operation.
Five People Injured
The injured have been identified as Atul Pokal of Arjansukh, Chhotu Rawat of Tori, Bhagirath of Arjansukh, Mehul of Arjansukh and Anurudhasih Wala, a forest department forester.
The repeated attacks created fear among residents of Arjansukh and nearby areas as the lioness reportedly moved towards people when she spotted them.
Six Forest Teams Launch Rescue Operation
Considering the seriousness of the attacks, the forest department began a large-scale search operation during the night.
A team led by ACF Rajan Jadhav reached the area at around 1am and began scanning for the lioness. Six teams of the forest department were deployed for the operation, along with a team of doctors.
The teams tracked the lioness while trying to prevent further attacks and safely remove her from the populated area.
After several hours of the operation, the lioness was successfully tranquilised on the afternoon of October 2. She was then placed in a cage, bringing relief to residents who had remained concerned following the series of attacks.
Health And Behavioural Examination Planned
The forest department will now conduct a detailed health check-up of the lioness.
Officials will also examine her behaviour to determine the circumstances surrounding the repeated attacks. The forest department said the lioness's aggressive behaviour over the 12-hour period would be examined as part of the assessment.
