Mohan Kuthar

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Oct 28: The CCTV at Paaneeru Children’s Ashram has captured a group of dogs chasing what appeared to be a leopard, sparking concern among locals.

An out-of-state laborer first spotted the animal moving along the roadside and promptly alerted the local residents. When the CCTV was checked, it confirmed the sighting of the animal.

The laborer reported seeing the leopard near the compound wall of Allwyn D’Souza’s residence around 9:30 pm on Sunday. After receiving the information, locals reviewed the CCTV footage from Paaneeru Day Mercy Children’s Ashram on Monday. The footage shows a leopard-sized animal being pursued by dogs.

The ashram’s in-charge, alarmed by the footage, issued a voice message to warn the public with the assistance of locals. Local forest officer Mahabal visited the area to inspect the site after being informed. He stated that while the footage shows an animal moving, it is inconclusive if it is indeed a leopard. He assured residents that necessary measures will be taken in the area.