Tragic Loss at Bandhavgarh: Investigation Launched into Elephant Deaths
The deaths of seven elephants in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have sparked calls for investigation and preventive measures. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted the issue, demanding immediate action. The fatalities are suspected to result from the elephants consuming Kodo millet, with further investigations underway.
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The shocking demise of seven elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, has stirred significant concern among wildlife enthusiasts and environmentalists. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called for an urgent inquiry into the tragic incident.
The revelation of three additional elephant deaths, alongside the initially reported four, has brought the toll to seven, with three others in critical condition. These elephants were part of a herd of 13, as confirmed by BTR officials during routine checks.
Madhya Pradesh's Forest Minister, Ramniwas Rawat, responding swiftly, has sanctioned a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident. Preliminary reports suggest the consumption of Kodo millet may be the cause, but autopsy results are pending to confirm this hypothesis.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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