India: Pet dog fights back as leopard storms into house compound, attacks before brave canine forces big cat to flee.

Occurred on September 8, 2026 / Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, India A leopard entered a residential courtyard at night and attacked a sleeping pet dog. The smaller canine fought back fiercely near the house entrance and eventually forced the big cat to flee. The dog survived the encounter. The incident has heightened concern among residents over increasing leopard sightings. Locals have urged the Forest Department to intensify nighttime patrols and track its movements. Restriction:Not Distributable in Germany.