Two persons were injured in a leopard attack when the duo had gone to herd their cows in the jungle at Halduchaud.
According to information provided by sources, two members of the Van Gujjar community, brothers Parvez and Akram were herding cows in the jungles near Halduchaud when they were suddenly attacked by a leopard. The duo screamed for help on being attacked by the big cat and their shouts attracted other locals present in the area who made noise to scare the leopard away.
After the big cat ran away, the injured duo was taken to the Sushila Tiwari hospital in Haldwani where they are being treated. The attack by the leopard has increased fear among the locals.