Locals of Surguja protesting over extension of Lemru Elephant Reserve proposed area

Residents of Chhattisgarh's Surguja are protesting over extending area of proposed Lemru Elephant Reserve.

Locals are opposing in fear of losing their farm land.

The project is aimed at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of property in addition to providing a permanent habitat for the wild tuskers.

Reserve would provide a huge protected area for the conservation of wild elephants.