Forest dept officials said the woman was walking her daughter to school when they encountered two wild elephants standing on the road. Due to heavy rain and thick mist, she failed to notice the animals
Local residents said the presence of a wild elephant was detected in the area two weeks ago
The family, which was on a visit to M.M. Hills Temple, was proceeding to Nagamale when the leopard is believed to have suddenly attacked the boy and dragged him away