We're inviting Khandre to address jumbo problem in Kodagu: Ponnanna
Following concerns raised by B Shettigeri gram panchayat president Kollira Bopanna about the increased elephant problem near the panchayat in South Kodagu, Ponnanna conducted an urgent meeting with senior forest officials to discuss solutions.
The govt has allocated Rs 21 crore for managing human-elephant conflict in the region, with Rs 3.5 crore designated for B Shettigeri village. When questioned about railway barricade construction, DFO Nehru stated work would commence post-monsoon.
He indicated additional funding requirements for the 16 km stretch, noting that sufficient funds would enable 70% completion of elephant control measures.
Forest range officer not responding: Bopanna
Bopanna said that Ponnampet forest range officer Shankar is not responding to the situation and the staff are also inactive. He suggested appointing local staff for elephant control operations, requesting departmental security and salary provisions.
Former taluk panchayat president Umesh Kechamayya highlighted the delay in railway barricade installation despite the initiation ceremony. He urged immediate action and swift compensation for affected farmers.
Tahsildar Mohan Kumar, ACF Gopal, and others were present.
Meanwhile, the elephant problem continued in other places of the district also. On Monday, the villages under Nariyandada gram panchayat faced continued elephant intrusions, causing significant concern.
Elephants have been spotted near residences in Cheyyandane, Kokeri, Chelavara, and Nariyandada villages, destroying crops and estates. In Nariyandada village, farmer Shyanbogar Sumanth's property suffered extensive damage to coffee, arecanut, banana, and coconut plants.
Sumanth reported that forest officials have not responded to complaints about eight elephants causing regular damage. Villagers demanded immediate action to relocate the elephants and provide compensation to affected farmers. Wild elephants have caused significant damage to agricultural properties in Kirundadu village. In Kalianda Poovanna's plantations, they destroyed three coconut trees, approximately 60 areca trees, and numerous coffee and banana plants.
Similar destruction occurred in the estates of KD Mohan, Hamsa, Abdullah, and others in Kirundadu and Kaikadu villages. The affected farmers have requested appropriate compensation for their losses.
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