Mysore/Mysuru : Following a tragic incident in which three persons were killed and one seriously injured in tiger attacks near forest-edge villages of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve , the Forest Department has turned to advanced technology to monitor wildlife movement and prevent further human-wildlife conflict.

The attacks occurred near villages in the Hediyala and Nugu ranges of Saragur taluk, including Badagalapura, Mulluru-Bennegere, Kudagi and Heggudilu.

The incidents triggered panic among farmers and local residents, prompting authorities to suspend safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole until the problem tiger was captured.

Technology as a solution

To strengthen surveillance, the Department has installed 20 live cameras, 10 GSM-enabled cameras and five solar-powered CCTV cameras in v

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