Mysore/Mysuru: Former Minister M. Shivanna (Kote) demanded a compensation of Rs. 50 lakh for the next of kin of people killed in elephant and tiger attack at the villages in forest fringes.
Addressing media persons at Jaladarshini Guest House on Wednesday, Shivanna said: “The State Government and Forest Department have totally failed in checking the menace of wild animals in the taluks coming under Bandipur and Nagarahole forest areas. Even after 10 people lost their lives in elephant and tiger attacks at Gundlupet, Sargur, Nanjangud and H.D. Kote taluks, the Government is yet to take a serious look into these incidents.”
