Crackdown on illegal electrification of fences

Following an increase in the death of wild animals particularly elephants due to electrocution in various parts of The Nilgiris, authorities have decided to crackdown on illegal electrification of fences put up around farms near forests.

Inspections

Superintending Engineer, Nilgiris Electricity Distribution Circle (NEDC) T.Haldorai told The Hindu here on Sunday that surprise inspections would be carried out by the forest and NEDC officials.

The joint operation would be conducted periodically particularly in and around places such as Bokkapuram, Masinagudy and Chokkanhalli.

Stringent action would be taken against those misusing power connections.

Awareness

Awareness would be created about the consequences of misusing or stealing power among the villagers and their cooperation would be sought to nab those who illegally electrify fences.

Assistant Conservator of Forests, The Nilgiris North Division, J.Premkumar said that Ravichandran, the main accused in the recent case relating to the death of a tusker due to electrocution at Dhoddamanehaada near Sholur, would be arrested soon.

Pointing out that he was now admitted in a hospital at Coimbatore for treatment of some illness, Mr. Premkumar said that he would be taken into custody as soon as he was discharged.

Please Wait while comments are loading...

Read the rest here:
Crackdown on illegal electrification of fences