Mysuru, March 14 -- Drone surveillance has drastically reduced forest intrusions: DCF

The Forest Department has found a high-tech solution to a recurring problem. For the first time, it has deployed a drone surveillance team at Chamundi Hill to prevent man-made fire accidents.

This initiative follows the destruction of over 30 acres of forest due to a fire set by miscreants on Feb. 21.

Encouragingly, after the deployment of the drone team, intrusion into the 17-kilometre forest boundary has reduced significantly. The drone acts as a deterrent as it captures images of intruders, which could lead to arrests if they are found setting fire to the vegetation.

Chamundi Hill spans 1,516 acres, with the Forest Department monitoring the area t...