The Haridwar DFO, Akash Verma, and District Magistrate, Deependra Kumar Chaudhry, held a meeting to discuss measures for mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Forest department officials claim that the elephants get dangerous for human generally when confused or isolated from their herd.
A few guards have been posted along the edge of Shyampur reserve. A proposal for solar fencing has also been sent to the administration. It will cover an eight kilometre long area from Roshanabad to Mohand. A similar proposal has been sent for Kumbh Mela 2021.
The Haridwar DM directed that few more safety measures be undertaken and asked for the copies of such proposals.
The fencing between Roshanabad and Rajaji tiger reserve requires immediate repairs, it was stated.