Harish Thagunna, the 13-year-old son of Bharat Thagunna of Bishalpur VDC-3 in the district was attacked by a Cheetah on Sunday evening at the courtyard of his home.

The boy was with his mother when the incident took place and his mother reportedly braved the attack of the man-eater to save her son from being carried away, according to local teacher Bisram Luhar.

Harish has sustained injuries to his neck and face. He was rushed to Dhangadi after primary treatment at the Sub-regional Hospital in Dadeldhura.

According to locals, so far 19 people of Bishalpur, Amchaura, Kulaun, Pancheswar and other VDCs of Baitedi have been killed in attacks by the Cheetah.