A devastating incident unfolded in Madlehalli village, Tiptur taluk, Karnataka, where a leopard trapped in a cage succumbed to a sudden fire. The forest department had set up the enclosure to capture the leopard, which had been terrorizing the village. However, the department’s negligence proved fatal, as the leopard was unable to escape the inferno.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with the public condemning the forest department’s laxity. The failure to monitor the cage has been cited as the primary cause of the leopard’s demise.
A case has been registered at the KB Cross police station, and a post-mortem examination has been conducted on the leopard. The forest department has also performed the last rites for the deceased animal.
This tragic incident raises serious concerns about the forest department’s handling of wildlife and its responsibility to protect endangered species. The public is demanding accountability and action against the responsible officials, seeking justice for the senseless loss of the leopard’s life.
