Leopard which terrorised villagers trapped in cage; relief for residents who lost livestock

Villagers in Hassan district can now breathe a sigh of relief as the forest department was able to trap a leopard that had been causing fear. The villagers of Shanthigrama and surrounding areas had complained that their livestock was being destroyed by the killer cat frequently.

The leopard would get inside the shed and kill sheep and cows. Now that the leopard has been caught, the villagers’ fears are put to rest. The animal will be released back into the wild