Nine wild elephants driven back into forest under Operation Gajamukthi
A joint operation to drive wild elephants back into the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary has successfully returned nine elephants since it began on May 19. Despite challenging weather and resistance from the elephants, the operation has continued without interruption. The next phase will involve technology-assisted surveillance to monitor the remaining elephants in the area.
- ▪Nine wild elephants have been driven back into the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary since May 19.
- ▪The operation has faced heavy rain and aggressive resistance from the elephants.
- ▪More than 40 personnel are involved in the drive, with intensified patrols to prevent re-entry into farm areas.
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A joint operation launched by the Forest department and various government agencies to drive wild elephants away from human settlements in Aralam farm and rehabilitation areas entered its fourth day on Friday (May 22), with nine elephants being driven back into the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary since the mission began on May 19.Despite heavy rain, adverse weather conditions, and aggressive resistance from the elephants, the team continued its mission without interruption. A herd of seven elephants that had been driven towards the Vattakkad area on Thursday (May 21) crossed the Thalippara ANERT fencing and entered the forest on Friday morning.
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