Andhra Pradesh: Elephant Herd Wreaks Havoc In Manyam, Farmers Demand Compensation
In the past, elephants have been reported to attack vehicles and damage properties, raising concerns over increasing human-wildlife conflict.
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A herd of seven elephants caused widespread destruction in Manyam district, specifically in Palem village of Komarada Mandal, leaving farmers in distress. The elephants rampaged through agricultural lands, destroying palm oil and banana plantations, as well as karbad (a type of pulse) crops, leading to severe financial losses.
Local farmers have urged the government to provide immediate compensation for the damage.
This is not the first time such an incident has occurred in the region. In the past, elephants have been reported to attack vehicles and damage properties, raising concerns over increasing human-wildlife conflict. Farmers are now demanding long-term measures to prevent such incidents, including better forest management and compensation mechanisms.
According to the NCRB's Accidental Deaths and Suicides data for 2023, a total of 139 people lost their lives due to animal attacks in Andhra Pradesh over five years (2017-2021), with men being the majority of the victims. While the report did not specify the animals responsible, police and forest department officials identified elephants and bears as the primary culprits in certain districts, as per a report on Times of India.
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