Madhya Pradesh: In a disturbing incident captured on social media, villagers in Iklera village of Dewas district were seen engaging with an unwell leopard. Shockingly, they took selfies with the distressed animal and subjected it to harassment. The episode unfolded when residents of the village spotted a leopard in the nearby forests. Initially frightened, they observed that the leopard was lethargic instead of displaying its usual aggressive behavior, signaling that it was unwell. Local sources revealed that one villager notified the forest department about the situation. While awaiting professional help, some villagers chose to interact playfully with the leopard, even going so far as to take selfies with the animal. In a particularly alarming video, an individual was captured attempting to ride the leopard. Subsequently, a rescue team from Ujjain arrived at the scene and ensured the safe relocation of the leopard to a secure location.
