Panic gripped residents of Chakadihi village under Barkote block in Deogarh district as an unknown animal reportedly killed more than 15 goats in the locality.
According to reports, a villager was on Sunday guiding a herd of goats to return after grazing when he realised the presence of the unknown animal nearby. He fled from the spot in fear and returned home.
Later, he found the carcasses of more than 15 goats at the place while same number of goats went missing.On being informed, Forest Department officials reached the village and initiated an investigation to ascertain the reason behind the death of the goats.