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Suspected leopard prints near a home in Grampi have heightened fears following a month-long tiger hunt in Aranakal, with dense habitation and overgrowth complicating wildlife monitoring efforts.
An elderly woman's home was demolished by elephants for a second time; she now faces homelessness with no government compensation due to land title issues.
Kerala Forest Department has launched a 100-day plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict, including 100 km of new solar fencing, fence repairs, and a monsoon drive for upkeep.
The problem is particularly severe in residential pockets such as Koyyamarakkadu, Water Tank, Sathrappadi and Kuranguthodu Bridge.
Kerala's Forest Minister announced a 500-member Special Reserve Force to tackle human-wildlife conflict, focusing on elephant attacks and preventive measures in vulnerable regions.
A 65-year-old tribal farmer, Raju, was tragically killed by a wild elephant on his farmland near Tirunelli on Wednesday morning, highlighting rising human-wildlife conflict.
Wild elephants leave their forest abode and encroach human settlements mostly during summer.
A cow was killed near Kuttappan Junction, possibly by a big cat. Locals blame overgrown abandoned tea estates for increased wildlife intrusions and fear of travel.
A 65-year-old man, Mohanan, was fatally trampled by a wild elephant in Athirappilly while trying to remove it from his property.
The UDF government plans to support farmers by addressing wildlife conflicts, improving farm incomes, modernising agriculture, empowering women, and revising land laws to ensure security and prosperity.
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