Leopard sighting causes panic in village near Bailhongal - The HinduPublished - August 26, 2026 06:38 pm IST - BelagaviFarmers from Matolli village near Bailhongal in Belagavi district have complained to the Forest Department saying that they spotted a leopard near the village on Tuesday night.They said that the animal’s movement has been captured on a CCTV camera of a house.This has created an atmosphere of fear in the village. And, a team of forest officers has been rushed to the village to keep watch.Farmers told the officers that the wild animal has moved towards a jackwell near a field. Some officers from Bailhongal Police Station also visited the village.Published - August 26, 2026 06:38 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }