Chamarajanagar, May 10 -- A tragic leopard attack near Male Mahadeshwara Hills claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy from Bengaluru on Sunday, renewing concerns over growing human-wildlife conflict in the forest region. The incident took place on the Nagamale trekking route frequently used by devotees visiting the famous temple shrine.

The victim, identified as Harshith, was travelling with his parents on a padayatra from Male Mahadeshwara Betta towards Nagamale when the attack occurred. According to preliminary reports, the family was passing through a dense forest stretch around 7 am when a leopard hiding inside thick bushes suddenly pounced on the child.

Family members reportedly screamed for help and attempted to chase the anima...