Operation Gajamukthi: wild elephants driven away from vulnerable zones in Aralam farm
Operation Gajamukthi was initiated to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the Aralam farm area. Forest officials successfully drove a herd of wild elephants away from vulnerable zones, although the operation faced challenges when the elephants turned back during the drive. The operation involved 47 personnel and was led by local wildlife and forest officials.
- ▪Operation Gajamukthi aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict in the Aralam farm area.
- ▪Forest officials drove a herd of wild elephants from vulnerable zones on May 19.
- ▪The operation involved 47 personnel and was led by the Aralam Assistant Wildlife Warden.
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As part of Operation Gajamukthi, which is aimed at reducing human-wildlife conflict in the Aralam farm and rehabilitation areas, forest officials on Tuesday (May 19) drove away a herd of wild elephants from vulnerable zones in the farm.The operation carried out by two teams began in Block 1 and the nursery area of Block 5 of the farm. Officials monitored the movement of the elephants and drove two tuskers, identified as a big tusker and a Makhna (tuskless elephant), through Ekkundi towards Block 2 of the farm.Subsequently, six elephants, including the two shifted from Blocks 1 and 5, were driven from Block 2 through Block 4 towards the helipad area.
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