Wildlife conservationists and activists in the area say these incidents are sabotage and an act of revenge by disgruntled villagers, probably KFD on ground staff and those in illegal possession of forest land.
The Karnataka forest department has started collecting a token green tax from vehicles entering BR Hills through BRT Tiger Reserve. Find out more about the tax and its impact.
MYSURU: Karnataka's southern-most Chamarajanagar district known for lush forests now has a fourth tiger safari with the forest department opening a pa.