DJ Venkatesh
Parangara, Diglipur, May 27: The Elephants, belonging to Forest Department yesterday ransacked five houses at Parangara area, Diglipur. Out of five, two houses were completely damaged. Kishorinagar Out post police and forest personnel reached the spot and inspected the area this morning. The police and forest department are presently monitoring the area.
Such vandalism by Elephants have left the people of the region deeply scared, it is learnt.
Speaking to Andaman Sheekha Asst Conservator of Forest, of Diglipur, Mr. Dinesh Kumar confirmed that a Forest Department’s elephant damaged five thatched houses at Parangara area out of which two are badly damaged.
The loss assessment is being done by the Department. A committee consisting Pradhan of that area, Tehsildar, Range Officer chaired by Deputy Forrest Officer will approve the assessment. If the damage is below the Rs 10, 000/- then DFO can directly approve otherwise the compensation amount has to be approved by the PCCF.
