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Man killed in suspected leopard attack near Hasanur

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Man killed in suspected leopard attack near Hasanur
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A 35-year-old man was killed, reportedly by a carnivore suspected to be a leopard, near Hasanur in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) on Saturday (October 3, 2026) night.

The deceased was identified as Periasamy of Bungalowthotti village under Hasanur panchayat. According to Forest Department officials, the incident occurred around 1 a.m. near a restaurant building on NH 948.

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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.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 4, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com
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