Madhya Pradesh: Wild elephant caught in Bandhavgarh area

Madhya Pradesh: Wild elephant caught in Bandhavgarh area

As a result, the villagers were living in fear. Besides, the elephant damaged the patrolling camps and solar panels of the park.

FP News ServiceUpdated: Sunday, November 21, 2021, 12:15 AM IST
article-image
Pachyderm being caught |

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh): A wild elephant which entered the Khitauli forest circle of the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and was destroying crops was caught, an official said on Saturday.

According to the deputy director of the tiger reserve, the elephant destroyed crops and damaged many houses in Tala, Pataur, Panpatha, Khitauli and Gadhpuri villages.

As a result, the villagers were living in fear. Besides, the elephant damaged the patrolling camps and solar panels of the park.

Chief wildlife warden and chief forest conservator (wildlife) in Bhopal permitted the foresters to catch the pachyderm.

When the senior officials of the forest department came to know that the elephant was present in Bagdari area, a team led by a veterinary doctor Nitin Gupta.

Five elephants of the department and 78 officials took part in the operation. The elephant will be kept under strict vigil for some time.

RECENT STORIES

Madhya Pradesh: Woman Dies After Botched Uterus Surgery, Family Accuses Doctor Of Negligence

Madhya Pradesh: Woman Dies After Botched Uterus Surgery, Family Accuses Doctor Of Negligence

Massive Blaze At Jabalpur's Animal Hospital Destroys Vital Medicines, Reason Remains Uncertain

Massive Blaze At Jabalpur's Animal Hospital Destroys Vital Medicines, Reason Remains Uncertain

Gunshots Fired At A House In Gwalior's Residential Area After Dispute Over Trivial Issue

Gunshots Fired At A House In Gwalior's Residential Area After Dispute Over Trivial Issue

Bhopal: Collection Agent Stages Loot After Losing Company’s Cash, Four Held

Bhopal: Collection Agent Stages Loot After Losing Company’s Cash, Four Held

Mock Drill Held To Test Oxygen Plants In Hospitals Amid Rising Covid Cases; Rising Covid Cases,...

Mock Drill Held To Test Oxygen Plants In Hospitals Amid Rising Covid Cases; Rising Covid Cases,...