KHONSA/DEOMALI, 31 Mar: A 12-member expert team from Karnataka arrived in Deomali on 30 March to track and relocate a rogue elephant responsible for multiple human casualties in Tirap district over the past two years.
Led by Senior Veterinary Officer and elephant specialist Dr Ramesha H, the team comprises experts in tranquillisation and wildlife monitoring, besides trained mahouts from Karnataka’s elephant camps. The operation will also involve the use of kumki elephants and thermal drones for effective tracking and safe capture of the animal.
Forest officials stated that the initiative aims to mitigate the ongoing human-elephant conflict in the region and prevent further loss of life.
Welcoming the expert team from Karnataka, Deomali Range Forest Officer Diwang Lowang appealed to the residents to remain vigilant and immediately report any sighting of the rogue elephant to the forest department, stressing that public cooperation is vital for the success of the operation.
The Deomali divisional forest officer expressed appreciation for Forest and Environment Minister Wangki Lowang for his initiative in inviting the experts to assist in the translocation of rogue elephants from the Deomali forest area.
Authorities remain hopeful that the coordinated effort will ensure a safe and timely resolution to the longstanding issue. (DIPRO)
