Villagers booked for obstructing officials trying to rescue stranded leopard in Tumakuru
The villagers also allegedly obstructed a government vehicle from proceeding.
In Tumakuru taluk, a group of 15 villagers have been booked for obstructing forest and veterinary officials who were attempting to rescue a leopard that had become stranded on a tree near Timmasandra. Despite the officials' efforts, the leopard managed to escape the tree and flee the area. The villagers allegedly created a disturbance at the scene, preventing the officials from capturing the animal.
They were heard threatening the officials verbally and physically, demanding that they capture the leopard or face the consequences. In addition, the villagers allegedly blocked a government vehicle from proceeding and interfered with the officials' attempts to carry out their duties. The incident occurred following the Dasara festivities, which had concluded the day before the leopard was spotted.
A complaint was lodged by H.S. Prayag, deputy director of Bannerghatta Biological Park, leading to the registration of a case against the 15 villagers by the Hebbur police.
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