Two puppies go missing near Hasanur, carnivore attack suspected
Residents near Hasanur are concerned after two puppies went missing following a suspected leopard attack. This incident follows a recent fatal attack on a local worker, prompting forest officials to increase patrols and camera monitoring.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing human-wildlife conflict in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve area, raising safety concerns for local communities.
A day after a daily-wage worker was reportedly killed by a carnivore, suspected to be a leopard, two puppies went missing after residents heard them whimpering near Hasanur in the early hours of Monday(October 5, 2026). Forest officials suspect that a carnivore could be responsible for the incident.
Residents and resort owners near a hotel located along National Highway 948 (Dindigul–Mysuru) heard the whimpers of puppies between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Monday. The puppies were missing when residents checked the area in the morning, while bloodstains were noticed at the spot.
Residents claimed that the leopard suspected to have killed V. Periyasamy of Bungalow Thotti on the night of October 3 was responsible for the incident. The puppies had been roaming in the area and were being fed by local residents and resorts.
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