Boy’s death in leopard attack: Upalokayukta registers suo motu case; issues notices to Forest Department officials
The Upalokayukta has initiated a suo motu investigation into the death of a 10-year-old boy following a leopard attack in the Nagamale forest region. The probe focuses on alleged negligence by Forest Department officials regarding safety measures and the failure to warn visitors about wildlife risks.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical lapses in public safety management within protected wildlife zones and raises questions about government accountability in managing human-wildlife conflict.
The Upalokayukta has registered a suo motu case in connection with the death of a 10-year-old boy in a leopard attack in Nagamale forests in Malai Mahadeshwara Hills region of Chamarajanagar district and initiated a probe against Forest Department officials.
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