Dubare tragedy: Upalokayukta takes suo motu cognisance, seeks report
The Upalokayukta has taken suo motu cognizance of the Dubare tragedy and requested reports on visitor safety measures following a recent incident. Two Forest Department officials have been summoned to provide detailed comments and safety protocols. In response to the tragedy, authorities have implemented new restrictions on tourist interactions with elephants and temporarily closed the Dubare camp until safety measures are established.
- ▪Justice Phaneendra has summoned two Forest Department officials to report on visitor safety measures after the Dubare tragedy.
- ▪The incident resulted in the death of an elephant and prompted the Forest Minister to direct the creation of a Standard Operating Procedure for visitor safety.
- ▪Tourists are now required to maintain a distance of 100 feet from elephants and are prohibited from feeding them directly.
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Dubare tragedy: Upalokayukta takes suo motu cognisance, seeks reportJustice Phaneendra, in his order dated May 21, has sought detailed comments and reports regarding visitor safety measures following the accident and summoned two Forest Department officials — Gopal A.A., Assistant Conservator of Forests, Somwarpet sub-division, Kodagu, and Rakshit, Range Forest Officer, Kushalnagar Territorial Range — who have been named as respondents in the complaint.The respondents have been directed to appear in person before the Upalokayukta within four weeks from the date of receiving the notice and submit a report detailing the measures taken in the aftermath of the tragedy.The incident also claimed the life of Marthanda, one of the elephants involved in the clash, which later succumbed to severe…
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