Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister on Thursday expressed sorrow over the recent death of tigers, peacocks and monkeys in the state.

Speaking at the inauguration of 71st Wildlife Week on the steps of Vidhana Soudha, he said despite the strict enforcement of the Wildlife Conservation Act, such incidents continue to occur, which is "unfortunate".

"The death of five tigers at Male Mahadeshwara Hills, 20 peacocks at Midigeshi in Madhugiri, and 19 monkeys in Bandipur has caused me immense pain and has increased the responsibility of wildlife conservation," the Minister said in his address.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was also present on the occasion.

Khandre emphasised that every creature has the right to live, and coexistence with wildlife has become inevitable as

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