Leopard attacks family in Indian village, injuring six

A leopard entered a house in a village in India's Chhattisgarh state and attacked a family, injuring six people, Report informs, citing the Times of India newspaper.

All six victims were taken to hospital. Three of them sustained serious injuries.

The family managed to lock the leopard inside one of the rooms of the house.

Police, forest department officials and rescue workers arrived at the scene. The animal was subsequently tranquilized and safely removed from the house.

Authorities are continuing to deal with the incident and ensure the safety of local residents.