India, March 31 -- A 12-member expert team from Karnataka arrived in Deomali on March 30 to track and relocate a rogue elephant responsible for multiple human casualties in Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district over the past two years.

Led by Ramesha H., Senior Veterinary Officer and elephant specialist, the team comprises experts in tranquilization, wildlife monitoring, and trained mahouts from Karnataka's elephant camps.

The operation will also involve the use of kumki elephants and thermal drones for effective tracking and safe capture of the animal.

Forest officials stated that the initiative aims to mitigate the ongoing human-elephant conflict in the region and prevent further loss of life.

Welcoming the expert team from Karnataka, ...