Mysore/Mysuru, Dec. 5 -- Former MP Prathap Simha has called for immediate and stringent measures to tackle the escalating human-wildlife conflict in Mysuru, Kodagu and Chamarajanagar districts, where encounters involving tigers and elephants have surged sharply in recent years.

He was speaking at an event held yesterday at the Institution of Engineers India (IEI) on JLB Road, where journalist and writer Iythichanda Ramesh Uthappa's two Kannada books - 'Saavina Satya - Arjuna, Ninna Kondaddu Madagajavalla, Paapi Manushya' and 'Dasara Aanegalu - Bhima Haagu Itararu' - were released.

The programme, jointly organised by the Mysuru Cultural Association and Kalisu Foundation, also marked the second death anniversary of Dasara elephant Arjuna....