Statesman News Service
August 26, 2007
COOCH BEHAR, Aug 26: In a bid to save wild elephants from being electrocuted by live wire fencing, the forest department started an awareness drive in Dooars. Forest officials hope that the drive may will help end the menace.
Forest division sources said the villagers, especially those living in the forest-villages or in villages close to the forests, often connect a live wire to their fencing in order to protect the cultivated lands from the wild elephants.
Consequently, four wild elephants were electrocuted last year.
After considering all aspects, the forest department has adopted a plan to spread awareness amongst the villagers regarding conservation of elephants. They also wish to warn them that killing these animals is a punishable offence.
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