Leopard kills three calves near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
A leopard killed three calves in a cattle shed in Osatti village near Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. The incident has raised concerns among local villagers about the increasing frequency of wild animals entering populated areas. Authorities have been urged to provide compensation for the losses and have advised caution to farmers.
- ▪A leopard entered a cattle shed and killed three calves in Osatti village.
- ▪The incident caused panic among villagers and farmers in the area.
- ▪Residents reported an increase in wild animals straying into villages bordering the forest.
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A leopard allegedly entered a cattle shed and killed three calves at Osatti village in Hasanur panchayat near the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve here on Friday (May 22, 2026) night.Villagers said Raju, a resident of the village, had housed cattle and calves in a shed near his house. During the night, he heard the cattle crying out and rushed to the spot, where he allegedly saw a leopard escaping from the shed. On inspection, three calves were found dead with bite injuries. The incident caused panic among villagers and farmers in the area.Residents said incidents of wild animals straying into villages bordering the forest have increased in recent months.
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