Fear in Erode as Carnivore Killing Man Remains Elusive
Residents near Hasanur in Erode district are fearful after a carnivore suspected of killing V. Periyasamy on October 3, 2026, remains at large. The animal is also blamed for killing two cows and a calf on October 10. The Forest Department has deployed 50 staff and installed camera traps at 10 locations to monitor and capture the animal near the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.
The Hindu··Erode




