Mysuru, March 4 -- IFS Officer S. Manikandan, who had lost his life in wild elephant attack at Nagarahole National Park (Rajiv Gandhi National Park) while on duty, was paid a tribute by installing his bust at D.B. Kuppe Range Forest in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, on account of World Wildlife Day, yesterday.

The bust has been installed at the same place, where Manikandan fell victim to the attack of the elephant in the forest. The area around the bust has been covered with rail barricades to prevent wild animals from approaching the structure.

The Forest Officers and staff from various range offices like D.B. Kuppe, Antharasanthe among several others coming under the Nagarahole National Park, paid a tribute to the martyred Officer.

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