TN forest division orders darting tusker Arikomban

Chennai, May 27: Tamil Nadu forest division has issued orders to dart the rogue wild elephant, ‘Arikomban’ which reached Cumbum metropolis on Saturday.

The elephant which was relocated from the Chinnakanal house in Idukki district to the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is connected with a radio collar after it was relocated to the PTR on April 29.

It shall be tranquilised on Sunday sooner than 3 p.m.

The Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF), Meghamalai is accountable for the operation to tranquilize the elephant and to relocate it to Varusanadu valley house.

In its order, the state forest division acknowledged that the elephant must be immediately tranquilised and relocated to the deep forests. The division acknowledged that if the elephant as soon as extra reaches human settlements, it could pose a danger to human life. Tamil Nadu forest division veterinarians Dr Kalaivanan and Dr Prakash will lead the operation. Kumki elephants may even be delivered to Cumbum metropolis to help the forest division relocate the elephant.

Meanwhile, Kerala forest minister A.Okay. Saseendran instructed media people on Saturday that the forest division was to grab the tusker and convert it proper right into a Kumki elephant.

However, following a petition by animal activists, the Kerala High Court prevented the elephant from being captured and as a substitute directed to relocate it in a forest house the place water and grass have been obtainable in hundreds. Hence, the elephant was relocated to Periyar Tiger Reserve.

TN forest division orders darting tusker ‘Arikomban’ IANS 27 May 2023 Post Your Comments

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