IDUKKI: Mission Arikomban is moving towards success. The task force has managed to fire the first dose of tranquilizer dart at the rogue tusker. The first dose was fired under the leadership of Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Arun Zachariah. The second dose of tranquilizer dart will be fired twenty minutes after finding the extent of drowsiness.

150 people, including forest department officials, veterinary surgeons led by Dr Arun Zazhariah and mahouts of kumki elephants, took part in the mission. Section 144 (prohibitory orders) was imposed on Chinnakanal and wards 1, 2 and 3 of Santhanpara on Saturday as well.

The task force, which temporarily suspended Mission Arikomban on Friday, resumed its mission on Saturday morning.