Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 12 -- Uttanahalli-Chamundi Hill Road closed daily from 6 pm to 6 am

In response to frequent leopard sightings along Chamundi Hill Road over the past month, the Forest Department has deployed patrol teams and imposed precautionary restrictions to ensure public safety.

Chamundi Hill is a natural habitat of leopards and they are frequently sighted in the area. The Hill, which has a dense forest cover, provides a conducive environment for leopards. However, the rapid urbanisation and activities are leading to frequent man-animal conflicts.

On Aug. 9, a video of a leopard attacking a stray dog atop Chamundi Hill was caught on camera. The video was captured on the CCTV camera of a restaurant located close to Chamundeshwa...