The Forest Department has already set up cages to trap the animal spotted in Kovaipudur area over the last two days.

Meanwhile, the animal intruded into the college on Tuesday night and preyed on two dogs tied there. The footprints of the leopard were recorded and CCTVs installed in the premises showed the animal moving around.

Officials also said that they would set up more cages to trap the animal.

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