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Politics
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM urges constant vigilance on elephant movements
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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The deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh called for heightened alertness as elephants move through the state, warning residents to stay vigilant.
The deputy chief minister of Andhra Pradesh addressed the public, emphasizing the need for continuous vigilance as elephants traverse various districts of the state. He highlighted that recent sightings have increased the likelihood of human‑elephant encounters, which can endanger both lives and livelihoods.
Officials from the forest department have been intensifying patrols and using tracking measures to monitor elephant herds. Residents in villages bordering forest areas were urged to report any movement promptly and to avoid approaching the animals.
The deputy chief minister stressed that cooperation between locals and authorities is crucial to prevent crop damage and potential injuries. He assured that the government is prepared to deploy rapid response teams to intervene if elephants stray into populated zones.
By maintaining a watchful stance, the administration aims to balance wildlife conservation with the safety and economic interests of farming communities.
Officials from the forest department have been intensifying patrols and using tracking measures to monitor elephant herds. Residents in villages bordering forest areas were urged to report any movement promptly and to avoid approaching the animals.
The deputy chief minister stressed that cooperation between locals and authorities is crucial to prevent crop damage and potential injuries. He assured that the government is prepared to deploy rapid response teams to intervene if elephants stray into populated zones.
By maintaining a watchful stance, the administration aims to balance wildlife conservation with the safety and economic interests of farming communities.