Elderly woman killed in suspected leopard attack at Malakkappara

A 76-year-old woman was killed in a suspected leopard attack at Malakkappara on Sunday (April 19, 2026) morning, in yet another chilling incident highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in the area.

The victim, Inassi Ammal, a resident living near the Sholayar Dam area, was found dead with her body partially eaten close to her house. She had been reported missing since Saturday (April 18, 2026) evening.