As many as six farmers whose crops were damaged by wild
elephants in Krishnagiri and Hosur Forest Ranges were given compensation
to the tune of Rs. 72,000 on Monday.
The cheques
were distributed to the farmers at the weekly grievances redress day
programme held by District Collector T.P. Rajesh. Mr. Rajesh also
received 232 petitions from the public and 14 petitions from differently
abled persons, says a release.
