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The forest department will deploy more personnel in the Rapid Response Teams to chase the wild jumbos away from the farm.
Forest officials would be deployed to drive away wild elephants from Aralam Farm.
In November 2024, the HC issued a directive to maintain a three-meter distance between elephants during festival parades, and when this directive triggered criticism from temple committees, the bench clarified that it insisted on distance norms to prioritise safety.
PC Chacko resigned as NCP state president on Wednesday.
Saseendran's response came after Kanjirappally and Thamarassery bishops criticised the department's 'passive approach' in dealing with increasing wildlife attacks in the state.
He emphasised the need for outsiders entering forests to obtain prior permission.
The minister also praised the forest department officials for their sincere efforts, risking their lives to capture the tiger.
Forest Minister A K Saseendran and other officials visited the victim’s family at their hamlet deep within the forest.
The rift within the NCP over the ministerial post had intensified as Thomas K Thomas remained adamant about his induction into the Pinarayi cabinet as a minister.
All the promises given to the people for their safety from wild animals will be fulfilled in a time-bound manner, said the minister.
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