"alluri-shankar"

Moving in Chhattisgarh, the elephant entered into Wadsa division in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra on the borders of Telangana, barely around 30 kilometers from the district a fortnight ago

In-charge Kaghaznagar Forest Divisional Officer G Appalakonda sought cooperation from locals in tackling the elephant-human conflict.

The wild male elephant from the forests of of Chhattisgarh and Odisha reportedly strayed into Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra before stepping into Telangana for food and water.