Tag: Wild Elephants

The pachyderms are believed to have come from Athagarh forest division.

As many as seven 'notorious' jumbos - four in Similipal National Park, while one elephant each in Chandaka, Tangi and Dhenkanal forest ranges - were identified to be tagged under the initiative. The government also roped in two wildlife tranquillizing experts from Bengaluru to help the local forest officials in the operation.

Balasore: Villagers of Hatimunda under Nilagiri area of Balasore district allegedly thrashed six forest personnel including a ranger and damaged two vehicles alleging failure of the forest department in preventing wild elephants from straying into the village. The incident took place yesterday night when the agitated villagers armed with sticks allegedly attacked the forest personnel […]