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A leopard allegedly entered a cattle shed and killed 3 calves astatine Osatti colony successful Hasanur panchayat adjacent the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve present connected Friday (May 22, 2026) night.
Villagers said Raju, a nonmigratory of the village, had housed cattle and calves successful a shed adjacent his house. During the night, helium heard the cattle crying retired and rushed to the spot, wherever helium allegedly saw a leopard escaping from the shed. On inspection, 3 calves were recovered dormant with wound injuries. The incidental caused panic among villagers and farmers successful the area.
Residents said incidents of chaotic animals straying into villages bordering the wood person accrued successful caller months. Raju urged the authorities to supply compensation for the nonaccomplishment of the calves.
Forest officials advised farmers and cattle rearers successful wood fringe villages to stay cautious during nighttime hours and portion grazing livestock adjacent wood areas.
