RAMANAGARA: Forest Department officials have finally captured the man-eater leopard which had created much fear in Kalludevanahalli village of Magadi taluk over the last few days. The leopard was caught in a cage placed just 100 metres away from the place where priest Shivaswamy (60) was killed.
On October 12, the leopard attacked the priest and killed him. After the incident, the leopard had also been spotted in nearby villages and created severe anxiety among public. Forest Department staff had conducted continuous operation for last one week to the capture man-eater leopard and four cages were placed on the outskirts of the village.
On Thursday morning, the male leopard, about 7 to 8 years old, had fallen into one of the cages. As soon as news spread that the leopard was trapped in the cage Kalludevanahalli villagers rushed to the spot. On receiving information, forest officers visited spot and subjected the captured leopard to medical examination before shifting it to a safe forest area. Villagers have heaved sigh of relief due to capture of the leopard.
