Mysore/Mysuru, April 5 -- A team of mahouts and veterinarians from Karnataka has recently captured a wild elephant that had been attacking and killing people in Arunachal Pradesh.

The team included mahouts from the Mathigodu and Dubare Elephant Camps and veterinarians from the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve.

Mahouts from Karnataka, particularly those from the elephant camps in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves, are well known for their expertise in capturing and taming wild elephants and have earned recognition at both national and international levels. The latest operation has once again drawn attention to their skill and experience.

Human-wildlife conflict has reportedly increased in Arunachal Pradesh over the past five to six months,...