Odisha elephant poaching case: Protection workers makes an attempt suicide; JTF begins probe

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR/BARIPADA : Even because the joint job drive (JTF) shaped by the State Government for cover of wildlife on Monday started probe into the suspected elephant poaching and its cowl up by the forest workers of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of many safety assistants of the protected space on Monday allegedly tried suicide in apprehension of punitive measures.   

The safety workers Turam Prusty advised mediapersons he was requested by his superiors to not disclose in regards to the elephant poaching incident and subsequent destruction of proof. Once the matter got here out in open, Prusty stated he consumed poison fearing motion. He was apparently a part of the workers that burnt the elephant carcass however his assertion was unclear resulting from his poor well being. 

Prusty was initially admitted to Jahsipur hospital and later shifted to Karanjia Sub-Divisional Hospital. As his situation deteriorated, he was moved to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack within the night. Meanwhile, a two member group of the JTF headed by Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Manoj V Nair reached Similipal to probe the incident. Three forest workers together with the in-charge vary officer have already been positioned underneath suspension. 

Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat stated stern motion will probably be taken in opposition to these concerned. “Whosoever is discovered concerned will face motion, however how senior or junior he/she is, “ the Minister asserted. PCCF (Wildlife) SK Popli stated the group will perform an in depth inquiry and speedy motion will probably be taken primarily based on the JTF probe. 

“Disciplinary action has already been taken and once evidences confirm, the accused will be booked under Wildlife Protection Act and criminal proceedings will be initiated against them,” Popli stated. The PCCF Wildlife stated bone examination report from the Centre for Wildlife Health (CWH) at OUAT is being awaited for a affirmation within the case. 

BHUBANESWAR/BARIPADA : Even because the joint job drive (JTF) shaped by the State Government for cover of wildlife on Monday started probe into the suspected elephant poaching and its cowl up by the forest workers of Similipal Tiger Reserve, one of many safety assistants of the protected space on Monday allegedly tried suicide in apprehension of punitive measures.   

The safety workers Turam Prusty advised mediapersons he was requested by his superiors to not disclose in regards to the elephant poaching incident and subsequent destruction of proof. Once the matter got here out in open, Prusty stated he consumed poison fearing motion. He was apparently a part of the workers that burnt the elephant carcass however his assertion was unclear resulting from his poor well being. 

Prusty was initially admitted to Jahsipur hospital and later shifted to Karanjia Sub-Divisional Hospital. As his situation deteriorated, he was moved to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack within the night. Meanwhile, a two member group of the JTF headed by Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Manoj V Nair reached Similipal to probe the incident. Three forest workers together with the in-charge vary officer have already been positioned underneath suspension. 

Forest and Environment Minister Pradip Kumar Amat stated stern motion will probably be taken in opposition to these concerned. “Whosoever is discovered concerned will face motion, however how senior or junior he/she is, “ the Minister asserted. PCCF (Wildlife) SK Popli stated the group will perform an in depth inquiry and speedy motion will probably be taken primarily based on the JTF probe. 

“Disciplinary action has already been taken and once evidences confirm, the accused will be booked under Wildlife Protection Act and criminal proceedings will be initiated against them,” Popli stated. The PCCF Wildlife stated bone examination report from the Centre for Wildlife Health (CWH) at OUAT is being awaited for a affirmation within the case.