{
  "id": 6299254,
  "title": "Murbad Farmhouse Leopard Attack: Pet Dog Rocky Fights Back In Seven-Minute CCTV-Recorded Clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/murbad-farmhouse-leopard-attack-pet-dog-rocky-fights-back-in-seven",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T15:19:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/murbad-farmhouse-leopard-attack-pet-dog-rocky-fights-back-in-seven-minute-cctv-recorded-clash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A fierce battle erupted between a leopard and a pet dog, Rocky, at a farmhouse in Thane district's Murbad taluka. The incident unfolded in Sakhare village when the leopard allegedly walked into the farmhouse and attacked Rocky. The dog bravely fought back, leading to a dangerous standoff that lasted between five and seven minutes, as recorded on a CCTV camera. The farmhouse, situated in Murbad taluka, is owned by Vijay Patil, brother of former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) MLA Raju Patil. CCTV footage showed the leopard persistently trying to overpower Rocky, who resolutely resisted by gripping the animal's jaw. After several minutes of intense struggle, Rocky eventually released its hold, allowing the leopard to eventually flee and leave the farmhouse. The incident caused worry among local residents due to the leopard's proximity to human settlements and has prompted them to remain vigilant during the evening and night hours.",
  "summary": "Thane: A dramatic encounter between a leopard and a pet dog at a farmhouse in Thane district's Murbad taluka has gone viral on social media after CCTV footage captured the two animals locked in a fierce struggle for several minutes. The incident took place at a farmhouse in Sakhare village in Murbad taluka, where a leopard allegedly entered the premises and attacked the pet dog, Rocky. In an…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}