“Maharashtra and Goa are holding Karnataka accountable for the elephant migration. They claim their crops are being damaged and want Karnataka to control the pachyderms. The problem has assumed such serious proportions that a series of high-level official meetings have taken place between Karnataka and Maharashtra. Six months ago, Maharashtra additional chief secretary held a meeting with then Karnataka forest secretary Sudhakar Rao. ” - The Times of India

“Andhra Pradesh has sought the assistance of neighbouring Orissa and Karnataka forest officials to tackle the elephant menace causing untold misery to the people of Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts for the past few weeks.” - The Hindu

“With the summer too hot, and with prevailing drought and forest fires, clusters of elephants and other wild animals of Karnataka and Kerala forests are wandering in search for drinking water and food.” - DNA