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The Governor who reached the district on Saturday night began his visits at the house of Panachiyil Ajeesh at Chaligadha, Payyampalli.
Five cases registered over the violence in this connection, police said, adding more arrests will follow.
He will reach Mananthavady by 10.30 pm and commence his visit on Monday by meeting the family of Ajeesh.
Increased inter-state cooperation with the Karnataka forest department was also acknowledged, noting the 25-member Karnataka involvement in the 'Operation Belur Makhna' mission.
Locals, reeling under the impact of wildlife encroachment, are staging protests that transcend political affiliations.
Expert wildlife veterinarian Dr Arun Zachariah also joined the mission on Friday.
Acknowledging that the state’s existing policy and the role of the forest department have been insufficient, Justice Ramachandran urged for a policy overhaul.
The meeting also cleared the forest department's proposal to purchase drones as well as wireless communication devices for tracking and surveillance of wild animals.
District Collector Dr Renu Raj issued prohibitory orders in six villages bordering the jungle in the Thirunelli Village Panchayat on Thursday.
Forest minister has asked Chief Wildlife Warden to conduct an inquiy and submit a report immediately.
