Bengaluru, May 20 -- In a major move aimed at improving tourist safety in Karnataka's wildlife destinations, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered officials to phase out open safari campers and introduce safer enclosed buses in tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries across the state.

The decision follows the recent death of a tourist woman at Dubare Elephant Camp after she reportedly came under captive elephants engaged in a fight during a public viewing session.

Concerned over the incident, the minister directed senior forest officials to strengthen visitor safety measures in safari zones and elephant camps frequented by domestic and international tourists.

The revised instructions apply to safari operations in key protected are...