Elephant herd moves close to mango orchards
The Hindu
Panic grips villages; farmers told not to go on night vigils
Panic gripped a dozen villages in Bangarupalem and Tavanampalle mandals on Tuesday, after a 14-member herd from the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary moved close to the mango orchards at Thodathara hamlet, 30 km from here. According to information, the herd is camping atop of a hillock surrounded by mango orchards. Though the forest officials from Palamaner and Chittoor West ranges have been making efforts to drive the herd back into the wildlife sanctuary, it was of no avail since Tuesday morning.More Related News