Chikkamagaluru, May 15 -- With incidents of human-wildlife conflict increasing steadily across Karnataka's Malnad region, the state government and Forest Department have now initiated a first-of-its-kind operation to capture and relocate dangerous wild gaurs, locally known as wild buffaloes or "kaadukona"(Bison),

For the past several months, wild gaurs have been causing widespread damage to crops and frequently straying into villages and plantations, creating fear among farmers and residents. In several instances, the animals have reportedly attacked farmers and members of the public, intensifying concerns in the region.

After earlier relocating troublesome wild elephants from parts of Malnad, the Forest Department has now turned its fo...