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Purulia Forest Dept. on High Alert for Basant Utsav: Elephant Movement Monitored
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26-02-2026, 12:59
Purulia Forest Dept. on High Alert for Basant Utsav: Elephant Movement Monitored
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Purulia Forest Department increases vigilance during festive season due to rising elephant population and tourist influx.
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Forest workers' leave canceled ahead of Basant Utsav (Palash Utsav) to monitor elephant movements.
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DFO Anjan Guha confirms 14-15 residential elephants, including solitary ones, now permanently reside in Purulia, mainly in Ayodhya Hills.
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Range officers are coordinating with hotels, lodges, and resorts to inform them about elephant locations and warn tourists.
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Forest Department advises locals and tourists to avoid deep forest areas and remain vigilant, providing information on elephant-dense zones.
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