<p>At least 41 people were killed in animal attacks across the state in the last 10 months, the Karnataka government told the Legislative Council on Thursday. </p>.<p>These incidents were reported between April 2022 and February 13, 2023. Deaths due to elephant attacks leads the list at 22, followed by tiger (five) and leopard (four). </p>.<p>The highest number of cases was reported from Nagarahole with seven deaths followed by Hassan with four, Chikkamagaluru and Bannerghatta at three each.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/connectivity-conflict-interface-for-conservation-1192327.html" target="_blank">Connectivity-conflict interface for conservation</a></strong></p>.<p>The data was tabled in the Council by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is also the forest minister, to a question by MLCs C N Manjegowda and A Devegowda. The MLCs demanded the government to direct the Forest officials to help buses pass to through forest areas in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar safely. </p>.<p>Law and Parliamentary Minister J C Madhuswamy said instructions will be given to the officers concerned to help school buses to move safely.</p>.<p>MLCs also demanded the government to increase the compensation provided for the deceased families from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.</p>
<p>At least 41 people were killed in animal attacks across the state in the last 10 months, the Karnataka government told the Legislative Council on Thursday. </p>.<p>These incidents were reported between April 2022 and February 13, 2023. Deaths due to elephant attacks leads the list at 22, followed by tiger (five) and leopard (four). </p>.<p>The highest number of cases was reported from Nagarahole with seven deaths followed by Hassan with four, Chikkamagaluru and Bannerghatta at three each.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/connectivity-conflict-interface-for-conservation-1192327.html" target="_blank">Connectivity-conflict interface for conservation</a></strong></p>.<p>The data was tabled in the Council by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who is also the forest minister, to a question by MLCs C N Manjegowda and A Devegowda. The MLCs demanded the government to direct the Forest officials to help buses pass to through forest areas in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar safely. </p>.<p>Law and Parliamentary Minister J C Madhuswamy said instructions will be given to the officers concerned to help school buses to move safely.</p>.<p>MLCs also demanded the government to increase the compensation provided for the deceased families from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.</p>