Fear grips villagers in Puttur taluk after spotting leopard

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December 26, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 26: The spotting of one or more leopards at Kodimbadi and Perne villages in Puttur taluk of Daskshina Kannada district has created fear among residents.

The CCTV camera installed in a house had caught the movement of a leopard at Kodimbadi. Later, a leopard was spotted in Perne.

It is not sure whether it was the same leopard or different.

A leopard was also spotted near the house of Halanga Ramanna Gowda in Bannur.

A woman too had spotted a leopard inside an arecanut plantation in Bannur and it was also spotted at Karla in Sediyapu.

The residents complained that many dogs and chicken had gone missing from their homes. There are a large number of arecanut growers in Sediyapu, Bellipadi, Kodimbadi, Perne and Bannur.

The spotting of leopard had forced arecanut growers to stop watering the plants and stay indoors in the evenings. The residents have urged forest department to lay a trap to catch the leopard at the earliest.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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