Mysuru, April 5 -- Public opposition to the possible lifting of the night traffic ban on NH 766 through Bandipur is gathering momentum with environmentalists, wildlife conservationists and others questioning the Government of the rationale to reconsider the original decision, which has also been upheld by the Courts.

Environmentalists have planned to take out a padayatra with the theme 'Walk for Bandipur' tomorrow (Apr. 6) at 10.30 am from Kaggala Hundi in Gundlupet taluk to Maddur Check-post in Bandipur, to protest against the ongoing talks on lifting the ban on night traffic on the National Highway, which connects Kerala, via Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

Bandipur Tiger Reserve is one of India's most crucial wildlife habitats, home to eleph...