A tragic incident occurred on Girnar Hill in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Saturday, July 11, 2026, when an 11-year-old boy was fatally attacked by a lion while climbing the hill with his family in the early hours of the morning. According to officials, the boy, identified as Mayur Chauhan, was dragged away by the lion near the stairway between 5 am and 6 am. His remains were later recovered and handed over to the family.
Junagadh Collector Yogesh Chaudhary confirmed the incident to PTI. Eyewitnesses reported seeing three lions near the stairway at the time of the attack. Forest officials have managed to capture one of the lions, while a search is currently underway for the other two big cats spotted in the area.
The stairway where the incident took place has been temporarily closed to the public, and pilgrims are being diverted through the old route. Girnar Hill is a significant pilgrimage site, with several shrines located at the top of the hill.
