Leopard was seen near Kendriya Vidyalaya in B. Katihalli on Tuesday on the outskirts of Hassan City, so local people feared.
Lakshminarayana, a farmer belonging to B. Katihalli, saw a wild animal that tried to climb a tree with prey in the mouth. He immediately informed people in nearby areas about the incident and also called the forest department officials. A team of officials has reached a place to analyze the situation.
Representative of the Forest Conservator Sourabh Kumar said his team could not see the animal; On the tree, however, there were indirect features, including PUPS brands, which in this area indicated the movement of the animal. “We put on the site of the thermal team of drones and tried to locate the animal with its help. We failed. But we succeeded in the cage,” the officer said.
Local people urged the forest department to take the necessary measures for their safety.
Published – October 14, 2025 20:35
