Panic gripped the residents of K.K. Nagar near Hasanur after a leopard entered the village limits and killed a goat on Sunday night.
The incident occurred in an area falling under the Hasanur Forest Range of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR). The goat belonged to a farmer identified as Pasuva. According to the villagers, the leopard has been frequently straying into residential areas in recent days. Earlier, it had attacked and killed two cattle, a pet dog and a goat. With the latest incident, fear has intensified among the local population.
Residents have urged the Forest Department officials to take steps to capture the leopard by placing a cage, citing concerns over the safety of people and livestock.
Published – December 29, 2025 05:31 pm IST
