Leopard Video Goes Viral in Rajanna Sircilla, Forest Dept Confirms 6 Leopards in Area

• A viral cell phone video shows a leopard on a rock at night near Sribugga Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple, Rudrangi Mandal, causing local alarm.
• Forest Department confirmed the presence of six leopards in Rudrangi, Marrimadla, Konaraopeta, and Manala forest areas, urging public not to panic.
• Officials are continuously monitoring leopard movements, conducting awareness programs, and have compensated farmers for calf attacks.
• Warnings issued against smoking in forest areas due to high fire risk, especially in January-February leaf-shedding season; tiger traces also noted previously.
• Public advised vigilance in forest areas and to report wild animal incidents to toll-free number 7337085145.

Why It Matters: Viral leopard video in Rajanna Sircilla prompts Forest Dept to confirm 6 leopards, issue safety warnings.