Leopard causes chaos on Assam campus, injures 15 people and also attacks cars

Jorah:

At least 15 people, including three forest officers, have been injured in a series of attacks by a lurking leopard in Assam.

The leopard has been attacking forestry officials and residents of the Rainforest Research Institute (RFRI), including women and children, in the past 24 hours in Jorhat in Assam.

In video captured by forestry officers, the big cat is seen moving around campus. Another video shows the leopard jumping over a barbed wire fence and attacking a four-wheeled vehicle.

The RFRI is located on the outskirts of Jorhat surrounded by forests and it is believed that the leopard intruded into the campus from there.

Attempts are underway to capture the big cat and tranquilize it, officials said, adding that residents have been advised to stay indoors.

The injured have been admitted to hospital and are said to be in stable condition, they added.