Elephant Linked to 19 Deaths in Six Months to Be Tranquilised, Special Team Deployed
Forest officials have launched an intensive operation to capture and tranquillise a wild elephant, locally identified as the ‘Kabra Elephant’, which has reportedly been responsible for 19 deaths over the past six months. Two trained elephants have also been summoned to assist in the operation. As a precautionary measure, schools in around a dozen locations have been closed, while drones are being used to monitor the elephant’s movements.
The operation is being carried out amid growing concern over the threat posed by the elephant to people living in the affected areas. Forest department teams are keeping a close watch on its location and movement to prevent further human casualties.
Two trained elephants have been brought in to support the capture effort. Their assistance is expected to help forest personnel approach and manage the wild elephant during the operation. Teams equipped with tranquillising equipment have also been deployed.
Meanwhile, authorities have taken precautionary steps to minimise the risk to residents, particularly children. Schools in around 12 areas have been ordered to remain closed until the situation is considered safe.
Drones are being used to track the elephant from a distance and provide updates to ground teams. Forest officials are coordinating the operation to ensure that the animal can be tranquillised safely and brought under control.
The operation remains sensitive, with officials required to balance public safety with the safe handling of the wild elephant.
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