Mysore/Mysuru, May 10 -- Formed after fatal attacks on humans, specialised teams handle 3,949 complaints

Formed two years ago to tackle the growing leopard menace in Mysuru district, the Leopard Task Force (LTF) has emerged as a highly effective wildlife rescue unit, responding to nearly 4,000 complaints and safely capturing 220 leopards involved in human-wildlife conflict across several districts.

The LTF was constituted following a series of leopard attacks in Bannur Hobli of T. Narasipur taluk, where three persons lost their lives, triggering fear among residents. The initiative aimed to reduce public panic and swiftly respond to incidents of leopards straying into human settlements.

Since its formation, the LTF has expanded far bey...