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We are taking innovative steps for patrolling in the vulnerable areas of Rajaji. “This would ensure that the forest area remains clean and wild animals are not attracted.” In June, another elephant died on the tracks after it was hit by a locomotive.According to the director of Rajaji, Sanatan, four elephants in the past two years have died in rail accidents. DEHRADUN: After a series of elephant deaths on tracks that pass through Rajaji Tiger Reserve, the state forest department and Indian Railways have decided to jointly patrol the wildlife corridor during the day and night.Two elephants were killed within a month after they were hit by the New Delhi-Dehradun Nanda Devi Express earlier this year. The most vulnerable corridor is the 18km stretch from Kansro to Haridwar.Head of forest force, Uttarakhand, Jai Raj, said, “The railways officials have come forward to cooperate in strengthening the safety and security of wildlife in the sensitive areas of RTR..