# Karnataka children risk tiger and leopard encounters on school route 2026-08-15T05:42:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Children from Marathi Camp in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district walk about 3 km through forest and farmland to reach their school in Byrapura. In July, three Class 7 students encountered a leopard, while parents later reported seeing what they believed were tiger pug marks. All 28 children stayed away from school for three days before returning. The village has about 44 families and no proper road. Officials opened an anganwadi centre locally and advised children to travel in groups. Eligible students receive Rs 6,000 a year for transport, but parents say the amount cannot fund vehicles on the muddy, inaccessible route. Some now use two-wheelers, while others continue walking through wildlife habitat. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Byrapura, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Western Ghats Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-children-risk-tiger-and-leopard-encounters-on-school-route/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-children-risk-tiger-and-leopard-encounters-on-school-route/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.