Residents have appealed to the forest department to take immediate measures to curb the ongoing elephant menace. Just yesterday, more than 70 wild elephants set up camp in Mudigere, causing widespread concern among locals.
Among the elephants, two known as Beetamma and Bheem entered coffee plantations and paddy fields, causing significant damage to crops. The persistent threat has left farmers afraid to move freely in their agricultural fields, highlighting the urgent need for effective intervention to protect both the residents and their livelihoods.