Keralam Forest department removes fences, iron bars blocking movement of wild elephants in Chinnakkanal
Fences reinstalled by landowners at Panthadikkalam, near Chinnakkanal, in Idukki. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Vellaram The Keralam Forest department has removed fences and iron bars blocking the movement of wild elephants in Chinnakkanal here following demands from local tribal residents. The decision came out of talks held between forest officials, tribal residents, and people’s representatives…