Leopard drags elderly woman from home, kills her in Bahraich

A leopard dragged an elderly woman from her home while she was sleeping in Bahraich and killed her, police said. The mutilated body of the woman, identified as Phoolwati, was found in a turmeric field, according to authorities. Sujoli police took possession of the body and sent it for post-mortem examination. The incident occurred in Chafariya village, which falls under the Katarniyaghat Wildlife Division. Repeated attacks by leopards have spread terror in the area, residents said. The forest department has failed to stop the attacks by wild animals, locals alleged.