Incidents of forest fires have increased over the past two days in Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) ranges, with the forest department battling multiple blazes for the last four days. Officials suspect that anti-social elements may have deliberately set fires at different locations.

Authorities said most of the fires have occurred on hillocks, making them difficult to control due to the rugged terrain and the rapid spread of flames. More than 10 forest fires have been reported across three ranges of the park: the Krishnagiri Range, the Tulsi Range and the Yeoor Hills Range. Foot patrolling in these areas has been intensified to catch those responsible for the fires, said officials.