Save the Elephant Day: Forest officials keep MCC directives in mind
On Save the Elephant Day, Bankura, Jhargram and West Midnapore, the vulnerable elephant corridors in Bengal reserved any programme today due to the ensuing model code of conduct.
An old and injured elephant that had been wandering in Angul and Satkosia forest division for the last two months , died yesterday .
While the forest department officials said that the animal died due to old age, local people alleged that it sustained deep injuries after engaging in fighting and died owing to lack of proper treatment, except by a few attempts by local doctors.
The elephant was first seen in Angul forest division two months ago. From there the forest authorities drove the animal into Satkosia division where it was staying since last month.
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A forest official said, “The post mortem was conducted today as per the rule.”
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