Boseraju directs Kodagu administration to enforce strict safety protocols after Dubare tragedy
The Kodagu district administration has been directed to enforce strict safety protocols at elephant camps following a tragic incident that resulted in the death of a tourist. Minister N.S. Boseraju emphasized the need for comprehensive reports on the incident and stricter visitor regulations. He urged tourists to exercise caution and adhere to safety guidelines while visiting these areas.
- ▪The State government announced ₹20 lakh compensation for the family of the deceased tourist.
- ▪A woman tourist from Tamil Nadu died in a clash between captive elephants at the Dubare Elephant Camp.
- ▪Minister N.S. Boseraju called for tighter visitor regulations and mandatory compliance with safety guidelines.
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With the State government announcing ₹20 lakh compensation for the family of the tourist killed in the Dubare Elephant Camp tragedy, Kodagu district in-charge Minister N.S. Boseraju on Tuesday directed officials to enforce strict safety protocols at elephant camps and ensure that such incidents do not recur.The directive came a day after a woman tourist from Tamil Nadu died after being caught in a clash between captive elephants Kanjan and Marthanda during a bathing session at the Dubare camp near Kushalnagar in Kodagu district.Expressing grief over the incident, Mr.
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