Tragic Encounters: The Rising Human-Elephant Conflict in Chhattisgarh
A series of tragic incidents involving human-elephant conflicts in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district have resulted in multiple fatalities, including a father-daughter duo. The increasing elephant attacks highlight a decade-long concern for state officials. Meanwhile, three individuals were arrested for causing the death of an elephant via electrocution in Korba district.
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A series of tragic incidents unfolded in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, involving fatal human-elephant encounters. Forest officials reported that four individuals, including a father-daughter duo, lost their lives in separate incidents caused by wandering elephants over the past two days.
In a related tragedy, an elephant was electrocuted after stepping on a live wire, illegally laid by locals in Korba district to power a borewell. This incident led to the arrest of the involved individuals under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
The persistent conflict between humans and elephants has become a growing concern for Chhattisgarh's authorities. In the last five years, over 320 people have died in such encounters, highlighting the urgency for resolving these deadly interactions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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