Sun Jul 13 18:39:53 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article based on the provided text, designed to read like a piece from *The Hindu*:

**Headline: Leopard Carcasses Found Near Railway Track in Hassan District**

**Shivamogga, July 14, 2025 (From The Hindu Bureau)** – Authorities are investigating the deaths of two leopards whose carcasses were discovered near a railway track in Kattarighatta, Channarayapatna taluk, of Karnataka’s Hassan district on Saturday.

Local residents alerted Forest Department officials after spotting the remains of a young male leopard, approximately one and a half years old, and an adult female leopard, estimated to be between three and four years old.

“The male leopard is suspected to have died three days ago, while the female one was thought to have died a day before the carcasses were found,” stated Deputy Conservator of Forests for Hassan division Sourabh Kumar. He added that mandatory procedures were conducted and samples collected for examination to determine the exact cause of death.

“The doctors found an internal head injury in the male leopard. The carcasses were found near the railway track. However, we are yet to ascertain the actual cause of death of the male leopard. As far as the female one is concerned, we have collected the samples to ascertain the cause of death,” the officer said.

The investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine if the deaths were accidental, possibly train-related, or due to other causes.

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**Note:** I’ve woven the direct quotes from the DCF into the narrative, which is typical of Indian news reporting style. I hope it meets your expectations.

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