Row erupts over elephant handler recruitment in Mysuru

Madikeri: A controversy has erupted over the Forest Department’s recruitment of 26 kavadis (helper to the mahout) in the Mysuru Circle, following allegations that the selection process favoured candidates with political and official connections over experienced elephant handlers. The department held direct interviews in Mysuru on September 30 and October 1 and later announced a … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp

NewsBeagle is a discovery engine. We show the headline, a short source-supplied summary and clear attribution. The complete reporting remains with the publisher.