Haldwani, May 14 -- The Uttarakhand forest department has decided to deploy thermal drones to assist in wildlife rescue operations in the Terai-Bhabar region, officials said on Wednesday. The drones will also be used for forest fire control and surveillance operations, they added. DFO of the Terai East forest division, Himanshu Bagri, said instances of human-wildlife conflict were a recurring issue in the region. "The thermal drone will be sent to the concerned range whenever required," he said. htc...