A tragic incident occurred near Nashik. Ayush Bhagat, a three-year-old boy, was killed in a leopard attack. The incident took place near his home. Family members and villagers searched for him after he went missing. Forest personnel used thermal drone cameras in the search. Ayush's body was found in a sugarcane field with severe injuries.
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