More staff to patrol railway lines between Walayar and Ettimadai
The Hindu
Twelve staff to man the stretch at night and seven during day
The Forest Department has increased the number of staff for foot patrols on the railway lines between Walayar and Ettimadai stations for the safety of elephants.
District Forest Officer T.K. Ashok Kumar told The Hindu that 12 staff are conducting foot patrols on the vulnerable stretch at night. During day, the patrolling was being done by seven persons.
The number of staff for the patrol was increased on directions from Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden Shekhar Kumar Niraj.
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