World · South & Central Asia · 11 hrs ago
Carnivore suspected in man's death remains elusive near Hasanur
A man, V. Periyasamy, was found dead near the forest edge at Bungalow Thotti, close to Hasanur in Erode district, on October 4.
Residents suspect a leopard killed him, but the animal has not been confirmed or captured.
On October 10, two cows and a calf were killed in separate incidents in nearby villages.
Residents say more than one carnivore may have been involved.
The deaths have increased concern in villages near the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, where people have also reported cattle kills in recent months.
Forest staff have set camera traps at 10 locations and assigned 50 people to night patrols, and residents have been advised to stay indoors after sunset.
The Forest Ranger said a cage would be installed soon to help capture the animal or animals.
A man was found dead near Hasanur on October 4, and a carnivore is suspected of killing him.
The animal remains elusive despite Forest Department efforts to capture it.
Two cows and a calf were killed in separate incidents near Hasanur on the night of October 10.
The cattle deaths heightened residents’ concerns about carnivores near homes.
The department has set camera traps at 10 locations and deployed 50 staff for night patrols.
- Who
- V. Periyasamy of Bungalow Thotti was found dead; a carnivore is suspected in his death.
- What
- The suspected animal remains uncaught, while two cows and a calf were killed in separate incidents.
- When
- Periyasamy was found on October 4, after the suspected attack on the night of October 3, 2026. The cattle were killed on the night of October 10.
- Where
- Near Hasanur in Erode district, in habitations near the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- Residents fear carnivores are moving near residential areas after the suspected fatal attack and cattle kills.
Residents
Hasanur Forest Department
Capture measures
Residents
Residents demanded that a cage be installed to catch the animal or animals involved.
Hasanur Forest Department
Ranger N. Anandkumar explained the tracking measures and assured residents that a cage would be installed soon.
Animal activity
Residents
Residents suspect a leopard killed Periyasamy and say multiple carnivores may have been involved in the cattle attacks.
Hasanur Forest Department
Not stated
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
A carnivore is suspected of killing V. Periyasamy.
Periyasamy’s partially consumed body was found along a stream near the forest fringes.
Two cows and a calf were killed in separate incidents in Old Hasanur, Ongalwadi and Bungalow Thotti.
Residents questioned the forest ranger, who said a cage would be installed soon.
- Victim
- V. Periyasamy of Bungalow Thotti
- Body found
- October 4, along a stream near the forest fringes
- Cattle killed
- Two cows and a calf
- Camera traps
- 10 locations
- Night patrols
- 50 Forest Department staff
Sources
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