EnvironmentThursday, 8 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Mettur leopard capture in Salem: 6-year-old male trapped after 3 months of livestock attacks
A 6-year-old male leopard that had been attacking livestock near Mettur in Salem district for 3 months was trapped by the Forest Department.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, a 6-year-old male leopard that had been preying on livestock for 3 months near Kannamoochi in Mettur, Salem district, was trapped by the Forest Department in a cage placed at Milagaipodai.
Key specifics
- The leopard had attacked about 20 sheep, 2 calf cattle, 3 pet dogs and 15 chickens.
- The animal is identified as a 6-year-old male leopard.
- The trapping location was Milagaipodai area near Kannamoochi, Mettur, in Salem district.
- The Forest Department said the leopard will be released into a forest area after obtaining the required permission.
Exam lens
TNPSC environment and wildlife question type: location-based fact, species identification and conservation action; remember Salem district, Mettur, Kannamoochi, 6-year-old male leopard, and release after permission.