Mysuru (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed officials to take scientific and immediate measures to curb the problem of wild animals straying into human habitats.

The directive came after a tiger killed four people and livestock in Mysuru district over the past month.

The chief minister said the issue must be handled with urgency and guided by evidence-based solutions.

At a meeting with senior forest department officials, Siddaramaiah asked, "Why are tigers and elephants coming out of the forest? Give a scientific reason."

He emphasised, "There is an urgent need to find an effective solution through a scientific approach," and suggested concrete remedial measures.

A statement issued by the CMO said Siddaramaiah instructed the department to fill water pits ins

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