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In a tone of defiance, Poduval said that the tradition of using elephants for pooram was part of ancient time-honoured rituals and would be persisted with.
The victim, Sharon (55), a native of Jharkhand, was working as a rubber tapper at the Arayad Estate.
The Gajraj system was deployed in the Palakkad–Coimbatore route last year.
The injured, Devarajan, is a resident of the Sanamangalam tribal settlement.
Forest officials have warned two-wheeler riders to remain alert to the presence of wild elephants active in many forest areas and have advised against stopping vehicles to take photographs of the animals.
Passengers are advised not to stop their vehicles on the forest roads, especially at night. However, people often break this rule and even provoke wild animals.
The damage continues despite local farmers having raised the issue directly with Forest Minister
The mission is challenging due to the elephant's musth condition and its proximity to the Mannuthy–Vadakkanchery National Highway.
The elephant entered the field and ate the paddy after pulling down the cracker trap erected around the field by farmers to deter tuskers and alert them to their presence.
Ethiopian Orthodox Archbishop Abune Melketsedek participated in the annual feast celebrations at Mooleppad Mar Baselios Mar Gregorios Church.
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