Forest department staff in Kudligi captured and released a leopard cub that had ventured into the town’s outskirts in search of food. The incident occurred late Thursday night near Siddayyanagudda, where local goat herders spotted the animal and immediately informed forest officials. Deputy Forest Conservation Officer Shiv Shankar arrived with his team, set a trap, and, with the cooperation of the public, safely caught the cub and returned it to the forest area. The cub was approximately one and a half years old. Shiv Shankar advised the public not to panic when encountering such wildlife and urged them to contact the forest department immediately. Forest staff members Kiran, Kotresh, and Venkatesh were present during the operation.
Forest officials release leopard cub in Kudligi after safe capture