IDUKKI: Arikomban was caught and moved to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, but a herd of elephants descended on Chinnakanal again. The animals were spotted near Cement Palam where Arikomban was tranquilized. Forest department officials say that they are monitoring them.

It is suspected that the female elephant and calfs, which were with Arikomban, came near the human settlement area. It is also reported that Chakkakomban was also nearby. Ten elephants are reported to be in the area. The presence of elephants is an indication that the concern surrounding wild elephants won't be gone even though Arikomban is translocated.