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President Ram Nath Kovind today condoled the death of a forest officer who was trampled to death by an elephant in Karnataka, saying he was a 'dedicated Indian Forest Service officer who lost his life in a freak accident while on duty.' S Manikandan was attacked and killed by an elephant when he was conducting a survey at the fire line in DB Kuppe Forest Range in Nagarhole National Park near Mysuru yesterday. "Sad to learn of the very unfortunate death of Shri S Manikandan, a dedicated Indian Forest Service officer who lost his life in a freak incident while on duty in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve," he said in a tweet. "The nation salutes him. Thoughts with his family, friends and colleagues #PresidentKovind," he added. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also condoled Manikandan's death, saying that the forest department needs to pay serious attention to the safety of forest staff. "It is indeed a tragedy.
My heartfelt condolences to the family of S Manikandan, IFS, Conservator of Forests, who died in the line of duty. The Forest Dept needs to pay serious attention to the safety of Forest workers," he tweeted. KPCC President G Parameshwara also tweeted "Shocked to learn that Conservator of Forests and Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve S Manikandan was trampled to death by a wild tusker. My prayers and condolences to the bereaved family.
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