The Forest Department, on Saturday, closed the Shikharchandi shrine and restricted public movement in the surrounding hill area ofBhubaneswarafter two adult male tuskers were found roaming the region for several days.
As per the latest developments, the shrine will remain shut until the elephants move out of the area, authorities confirmed.
According to theChandaka forest division, the decision was taken strictly on safety grounds as the presence of elephants was confirmed within close proximity to areas frequented by devotees and tourists.Sources reported that officials locked the main entrance gate of the Shikharchandi shrine to prevent public access and informed the Infocity police station to assist in enforcement and crowd control.
Sources cited officials who said the elephants may have entered the area in search of food and have been spotted feeding on vegetation, including banyan and peepal tree branches found in the forested stretch.
The movement pattern indicates that the animals have remained within the hill forest zone and have not yet moved back towards the Chandaka sanctuary.The closure comes at a time when Shikharchandi witnesses increased footfall due to the ongoing tourist season. The shrine and hilltop area usually attract a large number of devotees, morning walkers, and visitors.
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