Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna
He emphasised collaborating with local residents to trace the tiger’s movements and directed officials to process additional compensation of up to Rs 70,000 for farmers Bachira Vasudevayya and Bindu Devayya, whose dairy cow was killed in the tiger attack recently. Deputy conservator of forests Vinita Chauhan confirmed that additional personnel from the rapid response force and the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve will comb the conflict areas to trace and identify the tiger, after which the capture operation will begin. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
The MLA said he would meet with the state forest minister and principal chief conservator of forests to capture the tiger responsible for the attacks. Madikeri: Following an increase in tiger attacks on cattle in South Kodagu, Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna Thursday held a meeting with villagers at Belluru village in Ponnampet taluk, where numerous cattle have been falling prey to frequent attacks, to find a permanent solution to the conflict. After personally visiting affected farmers, Ponnanna instructed senior forest officials to prepare for the capture and deploy advanced technology, including artificial intelligence-enabled night-vision cameras, alongside ground-level monitoring. Addressing community concerns over the ongoing tiger menace and disruption of plantation work, Ponnanna criticised the play of politics surrounding the crisis. He noted that panic-driven actions by villagers in neighbouring areas, including the bursting of crackers, complicate capture efforts. Download the TOI App.