Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (RJP)
Kundapur, Dec 16: The leopard scare in the rural areas of Kundapur has continued with one more cow falling prey on Monday, December 15 late night in Kuruwadi of Adodu village in Kundapur taluk.
A cow belonging to Sura Poojary has been eaten by the leopard. Only the remains could be found later.
Only a week back, another cow was eaten in the area. While people are very worried about the appearance of the leopard, the forest officials have not done much to protect them. This is complaint heard from the villagers.
People have spotted the leopard even during the day. The attempt by the forest officials to catch the leopard did not yield any result, and the leopard now moving in the vicinity without any fear.
It is said that people have stopped venturing out of their houses unless it is absolutely necessary.
Kundapur region deputy forest officer Dilip and Lohith visited the area on a fact finding trip on Tuesday, December 16, which is a small relief to villagers. But until the leopard is really caught, their fears will not subside.