Belthangady: A leopard attack on a cow in Nerthane village, Dharmasthala, has left residents in fear for their safety. The incident occurred in the shed near the owner's house and was discovered on Tuesday morning.

The cow's owner, Thresamma PK, is an Asha worker and micro farmer who also works in animal husbandry. Her home is located close to the jungle, which has seen several incidents of leopard and elephant attacks in recent times.

The villagers are concerned about the safety of their crops and their own lives, especially after a similar incident in Dumbettu village of Mundaje, where a leopard killed dogs. As Dumbettu is situated near Nerthane, locals suspect that the same leopard is responsible for both attacks.

Residents are living in constant fear of wild animals, unable to leave their homes at night or before dawn due to fear.

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New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.

According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.

"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.

He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.

Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.

During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.

"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.