Mysuru, Aug. 27 -- People, who had assembled in front of the Aranya Bhavan at Ashokapuram, had to return with disappointment as entry for the public was banned. However, the family members of the Forest Department officers and staff were given easy access to the elephants.

While officials denied permission for the general public to get up close to the jumbos, their family members were seen clicking photos and recording videos.

As soon as the elephants entered Aranya Bhavan, the main gates were closed, restricting entry to the general public.

The officials, citing that the elephants were new to the atmosphere, also did not allow the media persons inside the Aranya Bhavan.

However, the officials and staff members residing in quarters en...