Daijiworld Media Network - Mysuru

Mysuru, Sep 20: The forest department has registered a case against a young woman who, without permission, entered the Dasara Jumbo Elephant enclosure Thursday night and dangerously filmed herself with the elephants, authorities said.

Officials stated that the elephants participating in the Dasara festivities are kept in designated enclosures within the palace premises, and prior permission is mandatory to enter these areas. Ignoring these rules, the woman reportedly approached an elephant, patted it, and captured the act on video, which she later shared on social media. The video drew criticism from several viewers regarding the safety protocols maintained by the forest department.

“The woman will be traced and penalised. Earlier, we have filed three cases and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 against people who entered the elephant enclosure without permission and clicked photos or videos,” said I B Prabhugowda, deputy conservator of forests, wildlife division.

The forest department warned that strict action would be taken against anyone violating safety and wildlife rules, especially during events like the Dasara festivities where elephants are involved.