forest officials
Coverage of forest officials in the Nexus archive.
- Forest officials arrest two persons for poaching
Forest officials arrested two persons for poaching. The individuals created homemade explosives and obtained some from Kerala via acquaintances to hunt small wild animals.
- Farmer killed by wild elephants near Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border
A farmer was killed by wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border. The herd has been moving through the contiguous forest along the border for days, prompting farmers to block a highway at midnight. Forest officials announced plans for a kumki operation to address the situation.
- Live fence against wild boar claims farmer’s life near Kuppam in Chittoor
Venkatesh died after touching a live wire fence used to deter wild boars near Jogyanur village in Chittoor. Forest officials stated they had repeatedly warned farmers in border villages against using live wires.
- Tribal held for possession of country made guns, explosives in Vellore
A tribal individual was arrested in Vellore for possessing homemade guns and explosives. Forest officials reported that Swaminathan acquired the guns from acquaintances in Kerala.
- Around 1.75 tonnes of red sanders stolen from sandalwood depot
Around 1.75 tonnes of red sanders were stolen from a sandalwood depot. Forest officials registered a case with Tirupattur Town police based on a complaint by Jothi Lingam, the depot's in-charge.
- Deputy CM condoles farmer’s death in elephant attack in Tirupati
The Deputy Chief Minister requested forest officials and the Tirupati administration to visit the family of B. Thimma Reddy and release compensation following the farmer's death in an elephant attack.
- Elephant chasers of Chalakudy are on constant vigil to avoid a ‘conflict’
Forest officials in the Athirappilly forest area operate in batches around the clock to chase away wild elephants near human settlements, aiming to prevent human-wild elephant conflicts. Teams remain on constant vigil to manage this issue effectively.
- AAP MLA Vasava, 8 others get 7 years in jail for assaulting forest officials, extortion
AAP MLA Vasava and eight others were sentenced to seven years in jail for assaulting forest officials and extortion. Additional Sessions Judge A.V. Hirpara convicted Vasava, his wife Shakuntala Vasava, and others in connection with the incident on October 30, 2023.
- Chenchu villagers allege forgery by forest officials in relocation process under Project Tiger
Chenchu villagers have accused forest officials of forgery during the relocation process under Project Tiger. The allegations involve unauthorized actions by officials in the relocation efforts.
- 18 python hatchlings found on house premises in Thrissur
18 python hatchlings were discovered on a house premises in Thrissur. The family, in coordination with forest officials, is preparing to break open parts of the compound wall for further inspection.