Wayanad, Feb. 22 -- Congress leader and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting the delays in compensating families of victims of human-wildlife conflicts. Her letter was based on heartfelt petitions received from the relatives of the deceased.

In a letter to CM Pinarayi Vijayan, she said, "I am writing to you with great concern about the alarming situation that the man-animal conflict is causing in Wayanad Lok Sabha Constituency. As you might be aware, seven people have lost their lives due to attacks from wild animals in the short period between December 27, 2024 and February 12, 2025. The loss of lives and livelihood is causing fear, suffering and immense anguish for people of the area....