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The death of seven elephants in Madhya Pradesh’s Umalia district has caused a sensation. Seven elephants have died so far in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, a forest department official said on Wednesday. The forest minister has ordered an SIT investigation into the matter. Additionally, officials have been directed to take strict action. Experts believe the elephants died from eating kodos.
The BTR deputy director said the elephant seemed to have died after eating millet. The specific cause will only be known after the autopsy. Four elephants were found dead in BTR (Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve) on Tuesday. Now three more elephants have died. This elephant is one of 13 elephants. Three other elephants are in critical condition. He is receiving treatment. The BTR team is keeping a close eye on other elephants in the herd.
Elephant’s death sad and heartbreaking: Forest minister
Regarding the death of elephants, Forest Minister Rawat late on Tuesday night said that the untimely death of elephants in the sanctuary is sad and heart-wrenching. Considering the seriousness of the matter, an SIT has been directed to be formed and strict action taken. The minister stated this in a post on social media platform X.
Are crops poisonous because of the relationship between snakes?
Elderly farmers who grow coarse grains believe the crops are poisonous because of a pair of snakes mating in the fields. Snakes may have formed relationships in fields where dead elephants had eaten crops. The truth can only be known through the autopsy report. Politics are fierce on this matter right now, too.
Death of 7 elephants comes as a surprise: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said this should be investigated. Necessary measures should be taken to prevent this from happening again. The death of seven elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is shocking. As a result, about 10% of the elephant population in the reserve will be wiped out at once. This should be investigated immediately.
The news of the death of seven elephants and the critical condition of two or three elephants in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is shocking. Affected by this, the number of elephants in Bandhavgarh suddenly decreased by 10%. A thorough investigation should be carried out immediately and preventive measures should be taken @byadavbjp
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) October 30, 2024