Leopard Attack Injures Forest Officer in Kannur; Post-Mortem Confirms Internal Bleeding Caused Leopard's Death

A leopard attacked beat forest officer K. Rahul during a search operation in the Barapole project area of Ayyankunnu, Kannur, injuring him. The animal was later found dead nearby. A post-mortem confirmed internal bleeding causing hypovolemic shock as the cause of death, dismissing earlier speculation. The autopsy followed National Tiger Conservation Authority protocols, including video recording and metal detection to rule out external injuries.