A leopard was spotted in Kannur town near Thayatheru railway gate at around 3 pm on Sunday. The animal reportedly attacked three people, including a Bengal native.
They have been admitted to District Hospital with injuries.
The leopard was spotted near a bush adjacent to the railway track. After the locals started to shout, the animal ran towards the railway track and disappeared into the bushes.
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Locals have found the place where the animal has holed up at Kasaanakkotta. This is residential area.
Police and Forest Department officials have launched a hunt to capture the leopard. The police have issued a warning to people in the vicinity against venturing out of house.
Finally the Leopard tranquilized after 7 hours.
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The district collector has issued prohibitory orders in Kasanakotta and nearby areas in the wake of a leopard venturing into the Kannur town and attacking people.
The police have issued a warning to people in the vicinity against venturing out of house.
Police and forest department are making all efforts to capture the leopard.
