Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 24 -- Solar CCTV cameras to curb risky behaviour on Bandipur Highways

The Forest Department has installed solar-powered CCTV cameras along Highways cutting through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve to prevent motorists from stopping and misbehaving near wild animals.

The initiative aims to curb reckless behaviour, discipline violators and enhance safety within the Tiger Reserve.

The Ooty National Highway (NH-67) and the Wayanad National Highway (NH-766/212) pass through Bandipur, carrying thousands of vehicles daily between 6 am and 9 pm. Tourists frequently halt near elephants to take selfies, putting themselves at grave risk.

Just last month, a man from Nanjangud narrowly escaped a tusker attack after attempting such ri...