Local villagers, citing eyewitnesses, said that a herd of elephants which was in the surrounding area chased the farmer, Avinash, and killed him. , Photo Credit: File Photo
A farmer who went to his agriculture sector to switch to an irrigation pump set was killed by an elephant herd in Sargur Taluk in Masuru district on Thursday.
The victim was identified as 24 -year -old Avinash of Gaddehalla village of Sagri Gram Panchayat. The incident took place between 6 am and 6.30 am among the local villagers, citing eyewitnesses, a flock of five elephants which were in the surrounding area, chased and trampled Avinash, resulting in his death on the spot Done
A pallum landed in the village, and people said that they were living in fear due to the increase in the situation of struggle.
“We have begged the authorities to ensure power supply during the day because animals roam the fields at night or dawn.” But our argument has fallen on the deaf ears, “Jayamma said that those who were in tears.
Incidentally, various farmers’ organizations are requested to provide three-phase power during the day with Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation and not at night. Farmers have argued that they face uncertainties when they get out of the fields at night or after evening, but are forced to do so as electricity is supplied only for late IP set at night. .
Meanwhile, Forest Minister, Ecology and Environment Minister, Ashwar B. Khandre wrote to Energy Minister KJ George, who informs him about the developments.
Mr. Khandre said that people living in villages ending national parks and wildlife sanctuaries faced risk as three-step power was supplied at night to run an IP set. This time also happened with the movement of wild animals and the risk of conflict situation was high, the minister said that the incident was attracted to Sargur on Thursday, which is close to the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
If three-phase power was supplied during the day, it could reduce the struggle and prevent the loss of human life and it was also the approach of experts, Mr. Khandre said.
He appealed to Mr. George to consider his petition to ensure power supply during the day and prevent recurrence of such unfortunate incidents.
Published – February 13, 2025 08:04 pm IST
