A woman who was taking the non-AC bus safari at the Bannerughatta Biological Park (BBP) in Bengaluru was injured after a leopard clawed her.
According to a statement by Surya Sen A.V., Deputy Conservator of Forests and Executive Director, Bannerughatta Biological Park, the incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Thursday (November 13, 2025).
The injured woman has been identified as Vahitha Banu, 56. She sustained a minor injury to her hand when a leopard, while attempting to climb onto the bus, accidentally clawed her, Mr. Sen said in the press release.
“She was immediately taken to the nearest hospital for first aid and was examined for any further injuries and is fine with a minor injury,” the statement added.
Non-AC bus safaris have now been suspended indefinitely following the incident.
