Round-the-clock operation launched to capture killer elephant
Summary
Chitwan National Park has launched round-the-clock patrols to capture Dhurbe, a wild elephant responsible for multiple human fatalities in recent years, using advanced satellite tracking technology to monitor and mitigate risks.
Key Points
- Dhurbe, a wild elephant, has been blamed for killing at least 25 people over the past 15 years in and around Chitwan National Park.
- A joint operation involving park officials, veterinarians, the Nepali Army, and NTNC is conducting 24/7 patrols to capture the elephant.
- Officials plan to tranquillise Dhurbe and fit it with an advanced satellite tracking collar equipped with geofencing technology.
- Experts suggest that continuous monitoring and possibly establishing a sanctuary may provide longer-term solutions to human-elephant conflict in the area.
