Two days after Vazhaithottam residents petitioned forest ministerK Ramachandranabout illegalfeedingofwild elephantsin the area, the forest department on Friday warned of strict action against the people doing so.
To spread awareness on the same, the forest department has stuck notices at Vazhaithottam area stating that teasing or feeding the wild elephants or other animals or attracting them with food items were punishable offences under theWildlife Protection Act. It also warned of stringent action against the people indulging in such activities.