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Elephants enter village near Krishnagiri

Elephants enter village near Krishnagiri

Senthil Kumaran / TNN / Apr 30, 2026, 18:15 IST

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KRISHNAGIRI: Two wild elephants entered a village near Denkanikottai in Krishnagiri district on Thursday in search of food and water. "The elephants entered a mango grove near Thinnur village. They plucked and ate mangoes, causing damage to the trees," said G Venkatachalam, a local farmer.Residents raised alarms and drove the elephants away. The animals crossed the Denkanikottai- Hosur Road and moved towards the forest. Wild elephants enter villages near Denkanikottai during summer as water sources in forests have dried up and there is scarcity of food.

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About the AuthorSenthil Kumaran

V Senthil Kumaran is currently working as the Special Correspondent for The Times of India, focusing on the districts of Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Erode. As the sole representative for these five districts in Western Tamil Nadu, Senthil Kumaran covers a wide range of topics, including crime, education, and civic issues. He has exposed numerous scams and held several government officials accountable for their actions. In addition to his journalism work, he holds an MBA in Human Resources, an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, and an LLB, along with a BA in English Literature.

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