Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Leopard Sightings Spark Fear and Incidents
People in some villages in Rajanna Sircilla district and Chamarajanagar district are scared because a leopard has been seen near their homes.
The leopard was spotted close to a temple and near some cows in Rajanna Sircilla, and it attacked livestock in Chamarajanagar.
In a strange accident, a farmer named Kitti got stuck in a leopard trap for four hours because he was curious.
The forest officials say leopards are not as dangerous as tigers and usually don't attack people, but they can scare small animals and cows.
Because of this, people are afraid to go out at night or to their fields.
The forest department is trying to catch the leopard and move it to a safer place so that everyone can feel safe again.
They also warned people not to go near the traps.
Leopard sightings near human habitations in Rudrangi and Manala areas have caused fear among residents.
The leopard was spotted near the Bugga Rajeshwara Swamy temple and approached a herd of cattle in Rajanna Sircilla.
In Chamarajanagar, a leopard attacked livestock, killing three animals, leading to the installation of capture cages.
A farmer named Kitti was accidentally trapped in a leopard cage for four hours due to curiosity and was later rescued by villagers.
Forest officials confirmed the presence of leopards in both areas and advised residents to be vigilant, issuing high alerts and deploying special teams.
- Who
- Residents of Rudrangi and Manala areas, Forest officials, Farmer Kitti (Chamarajanagar)
- What
- Leopard sightings causing fear and disruption; Farmer trapped in leopard cage
- When
- Tuesday night (Rajanna Sircilla); Monday morning (Chamarajanagar)
- Where
- Rudrangi and Manala areas, Rajanna Sircilla district; Gangavadi village, Yalandur taluk, Chamarajanagar district
- Why
- Leopard straying into human habitations, causing panic and incidents
Residents and Farmers
Forest Department
Safety Measures
Residents and Farmers
Residents feel unsafe and demand immediate relocation of the leopard to prevent further incidents.
Forest Department
The Forest Department is taking necessary precautions, including setting up traps and deploying teams, to ensure the safety of both humans and wildlife.
- Location
- Rudrangi and Manala areas, Rajanna Sircilla district; Gangavadi village, Yalandur taluk, Chamarajanagar district
- Date of Sighting
- Tuesday night (Rajanna Sircilla); Monday morning (Chamarajanagar)
- Animal Involved
- Leopard
- Forest Official
- Khaleeluddin, Vemulawada forest range officer (Rajanna Sircilla); Forest Department officials (Chamarajanagar)
- Response
- High alert issued, special teams deployed, traps set (Rajanna Sircilla); Rescue operation conducted (Chamarajanagar)
- Incident
- Farmer trapped in leopard cage for four hours (Chamarajanagar)
