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Wild Elephants Destroy Crops in Kodagu Villages
13 Nov
Summary
- Herd of 4-5 elephants repeatedly enters Nokya village, damaging paddy.
- Farmers cite years of unresolved elephant menace from Thithimathi to Jangaladi.
- Residents urge government to install robust railway barricades for safety.
Wild elephants continue to plague villages in Ponnampet taluk, with a herd of four to five animals recently observed trampling paddy fields in Nokya village. This recurring issue has been a source of distress for local farmers who have cultivated paddy in the area.
The elephant menace has persisted for several years, affecting regions from Thithimathi to Chavundimoole, Kuniramanakatte, and Jangaladi, yet a lasting solution remains elusive. Villagers have voiced concerns over the poor quality of a 2.8-km railway barricade installed in the region, with allegations of missing materials intended for the stretch between Jangaladi and Marapala.
Previous incidents of elephant attacks in Chennangolli resulted in fatalities, including a woman, a farmer, and two labourers. A farmer's association president and former chief conservator of forests had inspected the area and proposed barricade sites, but residents claim no action has followed. The affected communities are urging the government and forest department to erect a robust railway barricade and implement permanent solutions.
