Kathmandu, Aug.15: A father and son killed a leopard after they were mauled by the cat in their home in Bhimeshwor in Dolakha district Monday.

The injured are being treated at a health post in the district.Amar Bahadur Shrestha and son Heman killed the leopard in a duel that lasted for nearly 15 minutes on the third floor of their home, reports said.

Amar rushed to help his son after loud pleas from his son as he was battling the cat.