There has been a stir after the death of 7 elephants in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. A forest department official said on Wednesday that so far 7 elephants have died in Bandhavgarh Tiger Sanctuary. In this matter the Forest Minister has ordered investigation by SIT. Also, instructions have been given to the officials to take strict action. Experts believe that the elephants died due to eating Kodo.
Death of elephants is extremely sad and heartbreaking: Forest Minister
Regarding the death of elephants, Forest Minister Rawat posted on social media platform X that the untimely death of elephants in the sanctuary is sad and heart-wrenching. Considering the seriousness of the incident, SIT has been formed and instructions have been given to take strict action.
Did the snake-serpent relationship make the crops poisonous?
Elderly farmers cultivating coarse grains believe that snakes in the fields poison the crops. It is possible that snakes have established an association with fields where dead elephants have eaten the crops. The truth will be known only after the postmortem report comes. At present, politics has heated up in this matter.
Death of 7 elephants surprising: Jairam Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that it should be investigated. Necessary steps should be taken to ensure that this does not happen again. The death of 7 elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is shocking. This should be investigated immediately.