The forest department plans to capture the visually impaired elephant PT-5, nicknamed churlikomban, for other medical treatment. The elephant got the first round of treatment on August 8 after calming it.
However, it was found that treatment last month had no effect. Forestry offices plan to increase the treatment after capturing the elephant and bring the animal to the forest camp in Dhoni.
It is expected that a panel monitoring an elephant will submit a detailed report on another action plan. Although the elephant was equipped with a radio collar and released into the forest, he continued to embark on the areas that appear.
The elephant suffered several injuries from the recent attack of another Tusker, which was assumed to be PT-14. Forest officials fear that the situation may deteriorate if PT-5 does not receive immediate treatment. New injuries contributed to his need.
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Published – 3 September 2025 20:49
