Chitradurga: Karnataka minister T Raghumurthy has directed Forest Department officials to launch an immediate operation to capture a leopard following the death of Chandrappa in an attack at Dodda Chelluru village in Challakere constituency.
Raghumurthy, who is also the district in-charge minister, visited the victim’s residence and offered condolences to his family. He later visited the hospital mortuary to pay his respects to the deceased.
The minister assured the bereaved family that the government would provide necessary assistance and instructed officials to expedite the release of compensation.
During a meeting with Forest Department officials, Raghumurthy said the attack had created fear among residents and stressed the need for urgent measures to protect villagers.
He also directed officials to take preventive steps to avoid similar incidents, emphasising that public safety must be given priority.
