Erode (Tamil Nadu), May 23 (PTI) The Tamil Nadu forest department on Thursday commenced a three-day-long elephant census at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, officials said.

Around 300 forest officials are deputed to conduct the census in ten forest ranges at STR.

Also Read | Rajiv Gandhi Death Anniversary 2024: Quotes by Rajiv Gandhi To Share in Memory of the Former Indian Prime Minister.

All precautionary measures are being taken, like providing firearms for enumerators to safeguard them from animal attack, drinking water and food, officials said.

The forest officials will conduct the census from 6 am to 6 pm daily till Saturday.

Also Read | Anti Terrorism Day 2024 in India Date, History and Significance: Know About the Day That Raises Awareness About the Dangers of Terrorism.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)