Bengaluru, May 12 -- Following the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy in a leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hills, the Karnataka Forest Department has ordered the immediate suspension of all trekking routes across the state until further notice.

The decision comes amid growing concern over rising incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the forest regions of Karnataka. The fatal incident occurred on May 10 in the Nagamale forest area under the MM Hills Wildlife Division in Chamarajanagar district, where a leopard reportedly attacked the child unexpectedly, leading to his death.

The incident triggered panic among local residents and tourists visiting forest areas and raised serious questions regarding the safety of trekkers and visito...