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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by Baljit » Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:41 am

Yes indeed Prashant he is a brave kid.He deserve National bravery awards !!!



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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by xl_target » Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:39 am

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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by mundaire » Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:54 am

Prashant, that's one helluva kid! Not just brave, but fantastic presence of mind :clap:
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by ckkalyan » Sat Oct 27, 2012 12:23 pm

Many thanks for sharing prashantsingh!

What a brave little boy - such presence of mind - Bravo! :D

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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by Subbiah » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:21 pm

They probably do not read all the discussion on the net on how they are supposed to behave

The link in YouTube is a private clip. Can you please let us know how we can see it please? Thank you.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by prashantsingh » Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:20 pm

A week ago I was discussing the compensation offered by the state govt. to the next to kin of those killed by maneating leopards.
Till very recently it was Rs 100,000/= (less than US $2000/=).
Is that the value of a human life in India? I wondered.
Cheaper than the world's cheapest car. Tata Nano.
Finally I read this news in today's news paper.
The Chief Conservator has increased the ex gratia by 3 times.
Nothing can compensate the loss of a human life in such a gruesome manner.
But this is surely a little more respectable than what they were giving earlier.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by Vikram » Tue Dec 04, 2012 11:50 pm

Every little helps. Thanks,Prashant,for sharing.


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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by prashantsingh » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:06 am

Shot my first maneating leopard tonight.Needless to say . It was a team effort.
Singh and IFG member Corbett 99 were alongside.
Walked up to 30 yards from the maneater and got it.
Story and snaps to follow.


P.S. : Thanks xl for your best wishes.
Unfortunately it had killed a 9 year old girl a short while ago, before we shot it, at less than 100 yards from the kill.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by xl_target » Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:30 am

Prashant,
Congratulations!
Thank You for caring enough to take the time and for having the intestinal fortitude to follow through and take care of the problem. While nothing will bring back the victims and there is no consolation for the parents of the little girl and the others, I'm sure everyone in the area is breathing a sigh of relief.

I look forward to hearing the rest of the story.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by Vikram » Sun Nov 03, 2013 1:52 am

Prashant,

Congratulations,my man! Kudos to your fortitude and perseverance. Knowing you, I am absolutely positive that this endeavour was conducted as conscientiously and ethically as possible. We would love to hear more from you. But, that is only after you have settled your nerves, spent time with your family and enjoyed this Deepawali.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by ckkalyan » Sun Nov 03, 2013 6:50 am

prashantsingh - Hearty Congratulations!

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Post by jrasquinha » Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:16 am

Congrats Sir !! :cheers:
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by AgentDoubleS » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:24 pm

Congratulations Prashant. Would love to hear more details around the experience.
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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by VishyB » Sun Nov 03, 2013 12:44 pm

Dear Prashantsingh,

I am a new member but I had read this thread earlier and have been following it keenly
Your narrative makes for good reading
Congratulations in making life safer for inhabitants of Devprayag

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Re: Maneater of Devprayag

Post by Baljit » Mon Nov 04, 2013 5:01 am

Prashant, Congratulations for your first maneating leopard. Looking forward for pictures and story.



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