<p>The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Project Elephant Division, has announced the “Elephant Warrior Award” to late IFS officer S Manikandan, who served as Nagarahole Tiger Reserve director.</p>.<p>The award will be presented by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan, on the occasion of the World Elephant Day - 2018 for his immense contribution, dedication and commitment and ultimate sacrifice for the conservation of wildlife.</p>.<p>Manikandan was killed in an elephant attack at Kuttanaalakolli region, under Nagarahole National Park in H D Kote taluk in Mysuru district on World Wildlife Day on March 3. The wild elephant trampled him to death during his visit to D B Kuppe Range with 15 forest officials to assess the damage due to a forest fire.</p>.<p>Manikandan alighted from his vehicle and walked just 50 metres when a rouge elephant attacked him and the group from behind.</p>
<p>The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Project Elephant Division, has announced the “Elephant Warrior Award” to late IFS officer S Manikandan, who served as Nagarahole Tiger Reserve director.</p>.<p>The award will be presented by Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Harsh Vardhan, on the occasion of the World Elephant Day - 2018 for his immense contribution, dedication and commitment and ultimate sacrifice for the conservation of wildlife.</p>.<p>Manikandan was killed in an elephant attack at Kuttanaalakolli region, under Nagarahole National Park in H D Kote taluk in Mysuru district on World Wildlife Day on March 3. The wild elephant trampled him to death during his visit to D B Kuppe Range with 15 forest officials to assess the damage due to a forest fire.</p>.<p>Manikandan alighted from his vehicle and walked just 50 metres when a rouge elephant attacked him and the group from behind.</p>