Chitradurga: A leopard cub was killed after an unidentified vehicle hit it while it was attempting to cross National Highway 48 near Tamatakallu village in Chitradurga taluk at midnight on Monday.The impact proved fatal as the cub died on the spot. The driver allegedly fled without stopping.Forest department officials and Chitradurga Rural police visited the spot following information from residents. The carcass was taken into custody and a post-mortem examination was conducted.Forest officials have urged motorists to drive cautiously and reduce speed in the area, where wild animals frequently cross the highway. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Chitradurga Rural police station.
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