Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre on Sunday announced the formation of two Elephant Task Forces at Bannerghatta and Ramanagara to control human-elephant conflict.
“Currently, Elephant Task Forces are operating in Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar and separate task forces will be formed in Ramanagara and Bannerghatta,” Mr. Khandre said.
He also visited the residence of Veerabhadra and Kalayya who died in an elephant attack in Ramanagara district and presented a cheque of ₹15 lakh.