Elephant causing fear captured, third in a week (Hassan) Times of India March 23, 2025 The forest department on Sunday successfully captured the third elephant at Hebbanahalli in Sakleshpur taluk. Three elephants were captured in a span of one week. Forest minister Eshwar B Khandre ordered the capture of three elephants that were creating terror in Belur and Sakleshpur taluks. The operation was launched on March 16, and all three elephants were captured. The elephants were captured with the help of tamed elephants - Dhananjaya, Prashantha, Bheema, Kanjan, Harsha, Ekalavya, and Mahendra. The first tusker was captured at Bikkodu on March 16, and Vikrant was captured on March 20. Vikrant was shifted to Sakrebyle Elephant Camp in Shivamogga. The wild elephants were creating terror for the local people and raiding crops regularly. The elephants also attacked humans. Following the death of three people, pressure mounted on the department and officials to capture the tuskers. The captured makna elephant will be shifted to Bhadra Reserve, said an officer. Since the operation was launched, the officials and staff members of the Elephant Task Force have made efforts and monitored the movement of the elephants. Conservator of forests V Yedukondalu and DCF Saurabh Kumar, along with veterinarians, were involved in the operation. Eshwar Khandre, in a communication, appreciated the staff and officials who participated in the operation. He also ensured steps would be taken to protect wildlife as well as humans. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/elephant-causing-fear-captured-third-in-a-week/articleshow/119387083.cms