Man killed in suspected leopard attack near Hasanur
After Periasamy was reported missing, villagers searched for him and found his body near the forest fringe close to the spot where the incident had occurred
On October 3, 2026, a 35-year-old man named Periasamy was fatally attacked by a suspected leopard near Hasanur in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. near a restaurant building on NH 948. Periasamy's body was discovered by villagers after he was reported missing. The villagers initially refused to allow the body to be taken, demanding more Forest Department personnel for protection, higher compensation for the victim's family, and a visit from a senior Forest Department officer.
After nearly two hours of protest, they eventually allowed the body to be transported for a post-mortem examination. A senior Forest Department official stated that confirmation of the animal's identity would only be possible after the post-mortem and further investigation. The Forest Department had already submitted requests for additional personnel and enhanced protection measures. A grievance meeting with the villagers has been arranged to address their concerns.
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