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Mission to tranquilize rogue wild elephants in Chinnakanal delayed pending High Court directives

Mission to tranquilize rogue wild elephants in Chinnakanal delayed pending High Court directives
Image: Times Kerala

The mission to tranquilize and relocate two wild elephants, Chakkakomban and Murivalan Pidiyana, which are causing fear in Chinnakanal and Santhanpara, will be delayed. The forest department will take further action only after receiving directives from the High Court. A four-member expert team, including P.S. Isaac, Dr. Rajan Pilakkandy, Jomi Augustine, and Murukeshan, will conduct a study in the area.

Originally reported by Times Kerala Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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