JHAPA, Nov 12: Security has been tightened in the border area after wild elephants began entering Nepal through Prasad Gauda in Mechinagar Municipality-4.
Chief District Officer Shravan Kumar Pokharel said security measures had been stepped up since Wednesday to drive the elephants back into India. The elephants have been crossing into Nepal from the Indian side, damaging houses and feeding on ripening paddy crops.
To prevent further incursions and minimise damage, personnel from the Armed Police Force's Bahundangi Border Outpost, Nepal Police, forest guards from the Division Forest Office and Rapid Response Teams have been mobilised. Local organisations and farmers are also involved in the effort.
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Security personnel, forest officials and local residents are using various equipment and vehicles to monitor the area and prevent the elephants from entering Nepal.
The operation involves more than 10 portable sirens with loudspeakers, two large sirens belonging to the Armed Police Force, and vehicles fitted with sirens from the Division Forest Office and the Armed Police Force. Nepal Police has also deployed a vehicle equipped with a large siren. More than 90 high-powered lights are being used for surveillance and prevention.
Three tractors and more than 10 motorcycles have also been deployed to strengthen patrols and monitoring, Pokharel said.
In view of the potential danger, the local administration has urged residents in the border areas to remain alert and take necessary safety precautions.
