Bengaluru, Nov. 10 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday held a detailed review meeting over the rising incidents of human-tiger and human-elephant conflicts in the state, stressing the need for immediate, science-based and compassionate measures to address the crisis.
The Chief Minister sought a scientific explanation on why tigers and elephants are straying out of forests and instructed officials to adopt evidence-based and preventive solutions.
He directed that all forest waterholes be filled, lantana weed be removed, and adequate fodder be cultivated within forest areas to minimise wildlife movement toward human settlements.
He also emphasised the need for continuous monitoring of elephant and tiger movement and announce...