In Kerala, a rogue tusker, who kept villagers in Chinnakkanal&nbsp;and Shanthampara areas of the Idukki district on tenterhooks for several months, was tranquilised this afternoon. Efforts are on to translocate the elephant to another location away from human habitations.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Being named 'Arikkomban' for its fondness for rice, the tusker has claimed over half a dozen lives and attacked human settlements in search of food. The elephant will be fitted with a radio collar and will be released into the wild at an undisclosed place, as per directions of the court.</span>
News On AIR | April 29, 2023 4:39 PM
Rogue tusker, keeping villagers in Idukki on tenterhooks, tranquilised this afternoon