Tragic Loss: Seven Elephants Die in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

In a shocking incident at Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, seven elephants died, prompting calls for a full inquiry. Initial reports suggest the elephants may have consumed Kodo millet. A Special Investigation Team has been tasked to probe the matter, with preventive measures urgently needed.

Tragedy struck Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve as seven elephants were found dead, believed to have consumed Kodo millet. The incident, described as 'absolutely shocking' by Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, has wiped out nearly 10 percent of the elephant population in the reserve.

The alarming deaths prompted immediate calls for a comprehensive investigation and urgent preventive actions. Congress' Jairam Ramesh urged Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to act swiftly, citing the loss as a critical blow to wildlife conservation efforts.

Madhya Pradesh's Forest Minister Ramniwas Rawat has commissioned a Special Investigation Team to determine both the cause and culpability. Meanwhile, BTR officials are closely monitoring the health of other elephants in the region.