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Death of 10 elephants in MP: Samples sent for probe

November 2, 2024, 08:52 AM - 3 min read

Talking to reporters on Friday over phone from the BTR, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) L Krishnamoorthy said, "We are sending all the samples we have collected from the field and also organs, like viscera, liver, kidney, etc to the IVRI in Izatnagar in UP's Bareilly as well as the MP forensic laboratory in Sagar."

The deceased elephants were part of a herd of 13, including a male elephant.

Bandhavgarh’s elephant death toll climbs to nine in week

October 31, 2024, 06:05 PM - 2 min read

Nine wild elephants have died this week in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve from suspected toxic ingestion, with one more in critical condition. An investigative panel is probing the cause, with autopsies revealing substantial amounts of kodo millet.

One of the surviving elephants receiving treatment at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.

Seven elephants die in Bandhavgarh in two days

October 30, 2024, 03:12 PM - 3 min read

The deaths have prompted an urgent response from Madhya Pradesh’s Forest Minister Ramniwas Rawat, who announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident and take strict action against those responsible.