Wild Elephant Dhurve Remains Near National Park After Tusks Removed
Summary
The wild elephant Dhurve remains inside Chitwan National Park even after its tusks were removed and a radio collar was fitted. Park authorities and the Nepali Army are monitoring its movements closely after repeated deadly attacks on nearby settlements.
Key Points
- Dhurve, a rogue wild elephant in Chitwan, has stayed inside the national park after its tusks were removed and a radio collar was fitted.
- Park officials and Nepali Army security teams are monitoring the elephant every 10 minutes and alerting nearby residents when it approaches settlement areas.
- Dhurve has reportedly killed 25 people, including two members of the same family recently, making it one of the deadliest elephants in the park.
- Authorities have maintained high alert, saying the elephant may still enter human settlements at any time.
