Mysuru, Dec 12 (UNI) A leopard died after it came in contact with live electric wire, at Jiyara village, at H D Kote taluk in the district, on Thursday.
According to the forest officials, the incident occurred when the big cat was trying to enter a private land and came in contact with the live wire connected to a pump set.
The forest department officials have visited the spot and a case has been registered against the land owner for using wire in a lower level.