In the current fiscal year, 10 people have died in wild animal attacks. Since last July, they have died due to attacks by rhinos, elephants and tigers in Chitwan National Park and surrounding areas.
According to the information officer of the park, Avinas Thapamgar, eight people died in the attack of the rhinoceros, and one person each died in the attack of the elephant and the tiger. In this financial year, 14 people were injured due to wild animals. 12 people were injured in the attack of the rhinoceros, and two people were injured in the attack of the elephant.
The park has borne Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh to the government hospital for the treatment of the injured. So far 94 lakh 61 One thousand nine hundred 31 He said that it was provided as a relief. The amount provided as relief has been used for food crops and houses.
He said that since the conflict between humans and wild animals could not be reduced, they had to die prematurely due to the attacks of wild animals every year. He said, 'The conflict between humans and wild animals can be neutralized only if the habitat of wild animals can be made systematic and effective within the park.' He said that now the park is working in the fields of grassland management, water (lakes, ponds and ponds) management in this area.
Such incidents also happen when unauthorized entry into the park and intermediate areas. It has been found that animals attack when entering the area to cut grass, fish, and pick blackberries. In order to reduce human-wildlife conflict, the park has said that it is working on mesh netting, fencing, electric fencing, concrete walls and rescue and management when wild animals enter settlements.
