India, Oct. 30 -- Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed officials to cancel the last safari trip after 6 pm in the Bandipur-Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, following complaints that late-night vehicle movement was disturbing wildlife and affecting nearby farmers.

In a letter dated October 27, the minister noted that several farmer organisations had raised concerns over vehicle noise and headlights during late safaris allegedly driving wild animals out of forest limits.

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"Complaints have been received that the light and sound from vehicles at night are forcing animals out of their natural habitat, leading to distress among ...