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Once elephant movement is detected, the device activates a siren to drive the animals away while simultaneously sending alerts to villagers on their mobile phones.

The warning systems alert villagers to elephant movement, but residents continue to seek a dedicated rapid response team and broader conflict mitigation measures.

Jena said that their behaviour during the rainy, hot or cold seasons will also be studied, besides their temperament during the mating season.

As part of the initiative, training and awareness programmes are being conducted for forest personnel as well as local villagers.

Laba Singh (48) was killed when an elephant entered Pahadtoli hamlet in Nuagaon, Rourkela forest division; villagers report repeated attacks with at least 10 deaths since September 2025.

Since the installation of cameras, forest staff have reported a reduction in conflicts with elephants, due to swift intervention and efforts in keeping wildlife away from revenue lands.