The fact is that instances of man-human conflict are growing and the authorities concerned need to draw up solutions to the satisfaction of all (“Avni: two chances to tranquillise missed,” and “I did not order the killing: Forest Minister”, November 14).
In my hometown, which is in Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, for instance, there are quite a few cases of encounters with leopards. The situation is bound to turn ugly and we cannot afford to have another Avni-like case playing out again. It is better to plan well and think of acceptable and non-controversial solutions.
Rajesh Lohani,
Nainital, Uttarakhand
