Kendrapara: Panic gripped Mangalpur Bhuiansahi in the district after 22 sheep were killed by some unknown animal in the last two days. The incident of sheep killing has created panic in the area.
According to reports, six sheep were killed Thursday while 16 others were found dead Wednesday.
Local residents alleged that there is a difference in the pattern in the sheep killing incidents in Kendrapara and Niali.
In Kendrapara, the unknown animal was attacking sheep on the neck and legs while in Niali injury marks were found on the abdomen and other parts, local residents informed.
They are demanding measures by the forest department to put a check on such incidents.
Official sources said soon a medical team will be sent to the affected areas and the post-mortem of the dead sheep will be conducted.