Karnataka government announcing compensation of ₹15 lakh to the family of a person from Wayanad in Kerala, who died following an attack by an elephant from the State, has now triggered a controversy. Opposition BJP questioned the rationale behind the move and released a letter to show that it was done at the behest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
An official release by the Forest Department had explained that the decision to pay compensation to Ajeesh, who died in the elephant attack in Wayanad, had been taken in view of a request from the elected representatives and the government of Kerala.
