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It is the second translocation, inside two months, of the rogue wild tusker from Idukki's Chinnakanal.
The attack took place after the driver had parked the lorry on the roadside and left the place for sleeping
The rice-loving wild elephant has so far traversed over 40 kilometre from the site in the Periyar Reserve where it was released late last month after it was captured from near human settlements in Chinnakanal
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has also sent back the tourists who were already staying in Meghamalai.
Former Chief Forest Veterinary Officer recommends better crop insurance, adequate compensation mechanism for people living in forest fringes
The elephant, who is known for his penchant for rice, would 'break into' ration shops to steal rice, while also causing destruction in human settlements.
The forest personnel have started receiving signals from the GPS fitted around the tusker and is continuously monitoring it.
Wild tusker Chakkakomban was also among the herd of wild elephants that attacked the house at around 5 am on Monday.
Though forest officials arranged stacks of grass at different spots, the elephant has not touched these.
The chief veterinary surgeon also said the team has started receiving signals from the tusker's GPS collar.
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