In the dense forests and fringes of Karnataka, encounters between humans and wildlife have become conspicuously frequent, sometimes with tragic consequences. To tackle this challenge, the state government has inaugurated a high-tech Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru, designed to monitor wildlife movements and respond to incidents in real time.

The centre, opened on 3 January 2025 by forest minister Eshwar Khandre at Aranya Bhavan, is supported by seven regional hubs in areas where animal incursions are common, including Bandipur, Bannerghatta, BRT, and........

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