Minor mauled to death by panther in Rajasthan

A minor girl was mauled to death reportedly by a panther as she went to collect firewood in the forest area of Usar village in Rajsamand district today.

This morning, Sangeeta (12) went to collect firewood in the forest area along with her mother, when a panther attacked the girl and took her away in the dense forest, police said.

Her mother rushed to Kelwara police station seeking help following which the girl's body bearing injuries in the neck was recovered, they said.

The body was handed over to the family after post-mortem, police added.