Boy’s death in leopard attack: Upalokayukta registers suo motu case; issues notices to Forest Department officials
The Upalokayukta has initiated a suo motu case regarding the death of a 10-year-old boy due to a leopard attack in Chamarajanagar district. Notices have been issued to several Forest Department officials, who are being held accountable for alleged negligence. The case highlights concerns over safety measures for devotees traveling through the forest, as well as the responsibility of authorities to ensure a secure environment.
- ▪A 10-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack while walking with his family in the M.M. Hills region.
- ▪The Upalokayukta has ordered a probe against Forest Department officials for negligence.
- ▪Devotees have raised concerns about the lack of safety measures and facilities provided by the Forest Department.
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The Upalokayukta has registered a suo motu case in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy in a leopard attack in Nagamale forests in Malai Mahadeshwara Hills region of Chamarajanagar district and initiated a probe against Forest Department officials.Upalokayukta K.N. Phaneendra, who has ordered the registration of a case based on newspaper reports, has also directed issue of notices to Assistant Conservator of Forests, M.M. Hills Wildlife Division, Sandeep Kumar, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Cauvery Wildlife Division, Mariswamy, Deputy Range Forest Officer, M.M. Hills Wildlife Division and Vageesh, Range Forest Officer, Cauvery Wildlife Division by treating them as respondents in the case.Harshit Gowda, the victim, was proceeding on foot to Nagamale in M.M.
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