Mandya: A youngster from Kattarghatta village in KR Pet taluk was injured on Monday night after a leopard attacked him while he was riding his motorcycle. The incident took place around 8.30 pm on the outskirts of the village, The New Indian Express reported.

The victim, Kiran, son of farmer Satish, suffered injuries to his face, hands and legs. He is currently undergoing treatment at the government hospital in KR Pet.

According to locals, Kiran was travelling from Kattarghatta to his grandmother’s house in Bandihole when the leopard suddenly pounced on him. The force of the attack caused him to fall off the bike. The leopard reportedly bit off flesh from his face, hands and legs, leaving him unconscious. It then fled the spot.

After regaining consciousness, Kiran called his friend Saga

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