Leopard sighting causes panic in village near Bailhongal

Farmers from Matolli village near Bailhongal in Belagavi district have expressed concerns to the Forest Department after reportedly spotting a leopard in their vicinity on Tuesday night. According to the villagers, the predator's presence was captured on a CCTV camera belonging to a nearby house. This development has instilled a sense of fear within the community.

In response to the situation, a team of forest officers has been swiftly deployed to the village for surveillance purposes. The farmers informed the officers that the elusive animal had reportedly moved towards a jackwell located near a field. To further investigate the matter, officers from the Bailhongal Police Station also visited the village.