Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve – Photo: Amar Ujala Expansion New information has come to light in the case of the death of a wild elephant in the first week of January in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Panpatha buffer zone located in Umaria district. It has come to light that an employee of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve was involved in the death of the elephant and burning of the dead body. Two teams from Jabalpur had come to Bandhavgarh on May 233 for investigation. He recorded statements of many people. The team of WCC Wildlife Crime Control and members of the Special Task Force were involved. He has also recorded the statement of the suspected accused and the employee. RF of Panpatha Buffer Zone Wild elephant had died in Ghorighat. The employee did not give this information to the officials of the department. The carcass of the elephant was burnt. The employee had also taken the help of some people of the village in burning the dead body of the elephant. The incident was carried out by collecting wood in the forest of Gauri Ghat itself. After the incident, some person from the village spread the information about this matter, due to which the matter started opening up. The investigation started after the elephant’s death came to light, but even after five months, the investigation has not been completed. Bandhavgarh deputy director Lavit Bharti said the WCC team has recorded statements of several people. At present, the report of the investigation has not been received, so it would not be right to say anything. All the information will be given after the report comes. not doing Confirmation
The officials of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have not yet confirmed what has come out in the investigation. Officials say that WCC officials are investigating but so far they have not submitted the report of the investigation. On Thursday, about a dozen officers from both the teams reached Bandhavgarh and got detailed information about the incident from the officials. After this, the officials of both the teams also reached to inspect the spot. This information is coming out that WCC and STF have got some important clue in the case of death of wild elephant. Even though some officials are refraining from giving information in this matter, but the discussion has now become common that an employee of Bandhavgarh has played an important role in burning the dead body of the elephant. , Panic steps taken 1684477981 After the death of the wild elephant, the employees of the forest department took the step of burning the dead body of the elephant in panic that no action would be taken against it. The charred remains of a wild elephant were found in January in the Panpatha buffer area of ​​Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Initially, the forest department officials denied that the remains found were those of an elephant. Forensic examination confirmed that the remains belonged to the elephant.
414 inhabited by wild elephants 1684477981 in Bandhavgarh National Park 750 wild elephants had come. This clan of elephants from Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand is increasing rapidly. However, till now there was no case of poaching of wild elephants in Bandhavgarh National Park. This is the first time that there are allegations of hunting a wild elephant. Wild elephant in case of finding remains of wild elephant in Gaurighat, RF 233 of Panpatha buffer zone There were allegations of hunting by poisoning and burning after death. The incident was revealed by the foul smell and the bone and other remains of the elephant lying on the spot. ,