03 January,2018 09:50 PM IST | Coimbatore | PTI
Representational Pic
Farmers in 23 villages today staged a demonstration near here opposing the rejuvenation camp for elephants at Mettupalayam. The 48-day camp is beginning on the banks of the Bhavani river at Thekkapatti tomorrow.
The protesters staged the protest at Karamadai, 20 km from the camp venue. Officials said 33 elephants from various mutts and temples in the state are expected to participate.
ALSO READ
Delhi: Congress leader dies after being hit by car during morning walk
Will scrap Agniveer scheme, amend GST, says Rahul Gandhi
If voted to power, Congress will overturn SC verdict on Ram temple, says PM Modi
Congress slams Centre over 'delay' in Beed-Ahmednagar railway line project
SC directs Maharashtra govt to conduct safety audit of Bombay HC bldg
The farmers claimed that due to the presence of the jumbos in the camp, wild elephants from nearby jungles stray into their lands and destroy the crops, police said. The agitating farmers appealed to the government either to shift the venue of the camp or conduct it in respective temples, police added.
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai, National and International news here
Download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go
Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by mid-day online. This story is published from a syndicated feed
