Farmer couple encounter leopard on field while returning home, sightings elsewhere too

BENGALURU: In a shocking incident, a farmer couple heading back home from their fields encountered a leopard on an open field at Erehosuru village in Ajjampura taluk, leaving them terrified.

The couple had gone to their farm, and as they were preparing to head back home in the evening, they were shocked to see the leopard sitting in the farm itself. The couple, who were initially frozen in fear, managed to capture a video of the leopard from a safe distance.

In the video, the woman can be heard praying to god and saying, “I’m thinking what to do if the leopard comes towards us, we can’t even run. Don’t come towards us, don’t take our lives. Turn around and go away…I thought it was a dog..”

The leopard, seemingly unfazed, was seen roaming around the farm, causing panic among the villagers. The locals are now living in fear, demanding that the authorities take immediate action to capture the leopard. The incident has sent shockwaves through the village, with residents demanding that the authorities ensure their safety and security.

Meanwhile, a leopard was spotted on the road on Friday night in Dimbam, a village on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu border in Chamarajanagar district. The leopard has been frequently seen on the road, causing fear among two-wheeler riders and other travellers.

Dimbam is located in a forested area, and the presence of leopards and wild elephants is common. The area serves as a transit route for vehicles traveling between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and the frequent appearance of wild animals on the road has raised concerns among locals and travelers alike.

Residents of Gudibande town in Chikkaballapur district are living in fear after a leopard cub was spotted outside the Gudibande police station compound. The cub was found inside an impounded car parked outside the compound on Friday evening.

Authorities have taken custody of the cub, but the incident has heightened concerns among locals, who fear the mother leopard may return to the area in search of her cub.

In another instance, a leopard was spotted at Nandihalli village in Belagavi taluk. The leopard has been seen roaming in Rajhansgad, Nandihalli and Garlagunji, causing panic among locals.

Villagers have appealed to the forest department to capture the leopard, expressing concerns about their safety. According to residents, the area is frequented by peacocks, which may be attracting the leopard.

Forest officials have visited the area and advised citizens to be cautious, requesting them not to venture out alone, especially to their farms. The warning comes after the leopard was spotted in the Hirebagevadi police station area.