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Operation to fix radio-collars on wild elephants begins in Hassan

The Forest Department officials began an operation to install radio collars on nine wild elephants roaming in parts of Belur, Alur and Sakleshpur taluks on Friday.

The operation will continue up to December 15. The department has made arrangements for the operations by bringing in nine tamed elephants from elephant camps.

D. Mohan Kumar, DCF of Hassan Division, will lead the team of officers engaged in the operation. The team has been assisted by veterinarians and caretakers of elephants.

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