Kuntala Singh, general secretary of the organization 'Go Green and Help Stray Animals', said that after seeing a viral social media post, she went to the home of the ailing elephant's owner in Kailashahar in North Tripura and found that the 52-year-old elephant was seriously ill and Requires serious and long-term medical treatment.
“I contacted Tripura Forest and Wildlife Department but they did not respond properly initially. Then I contacted PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India and MP Maneka Sanjay Gandhi,” Sinha told IANS.
Sinha said he also approached the Tripura High Court for intervention through his lawyer Parmita Sen.
“After the intervention of the High Court and Maneka Gandhi, Tripura Forest Department officials became active.The high court directed the forest department to take appropriate steps for the treatment of the ailing elephant,” said Sinha, a devoted animal lover.
Meanwhile, he contacted the 'Vantara' authority, which immediately sent a three-member team to Kailashahar (under Unakoti district) and after several consultations with all concerned, including the elephant owner, Jumbo and his calf were taken to 'Vantara' Went. ' in Jamnagar, Gujarat earlier this week for intensive medical treatment and care.
Vantara, the ambitious wildlife conservation project launched by Anant Ambani, younger son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, is all set to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation centre.
PETA sources said inquiries revealed that the 'statue' and her calf were kept illegally by a person in Kailashahar in North Tripura.“Veterinary examination revealed that Pratima was emaciated and had multiple boils on her body. Her left front leg was swollen and she was unable to bear weight on it and was limping. She also suffered multiple injuries to her abdomen and was suffering from muscle loss, which had caused her spine to bend, a statement from PETA said.
Considering her significant long-term veterinary needs and her bond with her calf and her dependence on him, the elephant is now on her way to 'Vantara's state-of-the-art elephant hospital.
PETA India said, "PETA India thanks the Tripura Forest Department and the High Power Committee of the court for their prompt action in arranging special veterinary care for this elephant and for ensuring that the mother was kept safe while separating the pair. -The calf's bond should not be broken.Khushboo Gupta, Director of Advocacy Projects.
"PETA India is very pleased that the neglected statue and her beloved calf will finally find a home under the expert care of Vantara."
PETA's statement said the person who was rearing the 'statue' and her calf did not have an ownership certificate for the elephants, violating Section 42 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972, Due to which he captured the elephants. The animal is illegal under Section 51 of the WPA, 1972.
Captive elephants such as 'statues' are usually restrained with weapons and kept chained to concrete.“Elephants used for cutting wood, riding, ceremonies and other purposes become frustrated and sometimes attack and kill mahouts or other humans. PETA said Vantara does not use weapons on the elephants in her homes or tie them with chains.
“I contacted Tripura Forest and Wildlife Department but they did not respond properly initially. Then I contacted PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India and MP Maneka Sanjay Gandhi,” Sinha told IANS.
Sinha said he also approached the Tripura High Court for intervention through his lawyer Parmita Sen.
“After the intervention of the High Court and Maneka Gandhi, Tripura Forest Department officials became active.The high court directed the forest department to take appropriate steps for the treatment of the ailing elephant,” said Sinha, a devoted animal lover.
Meanwhile, he contacted the 'Vantara' authority, which immediately sent a three-member team to Kailashahar (under Unakoti district) and after several consultations with all concerned, including the elephant owner, Jumbo and his calf were taken to 'Vantara' Went. ' in Jamnagar, Gujarat earlier this week for intensive medical treatment and care.
Vantara, the ambitious wildlife conservation project launched by Anant Ambani, younger son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, is all set to become the world's largest zoo and rehabilitation centre.
PETA sources said inquiries revealed that the 'statue' and her calf were kept illegally by a person in Kailashahar in North Tripura.“Veterinary examination revealed that Pratima was emaciated and had multiple boils on her body. Her left front leg was swollen and she was unable to bear weight on it and was limping. She also suffered multiple injuries to her abdomen and was suffering from muscle loss, which had caused her spine to bend, a statement from PETA said.
Considering her significant long-term veterinary needs and her bond with her calf and her dependence on him, the elephant is now on her way to 'Vantara's state-of-the-art elephant hospital.
PETA India said, "PETA India thanks the Tripura Forest Department and the High Power Committee of the court for their prompt action in arranging special veterinary care for this elephant and for ensuring that the mother was kept safe while separating the pair. -The calf's bond should not be broken.Khushboo Gupta, Director of Advocacy Projects.
"PETA India is very pleased that the neglected statue and her beloved calf will finally find a home under the expert care of Vantara."
PETA's statement said the person who was rearing the 'statue' and her calf did not have an ownership certificate for the elephants, violating Section 42 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972, Due to which he captured the elephants. The animal is illegal under Section 51 of the WPA, 1972.
Captive elephants such as 'statues' are usually restrained with weapons and kept chained to concrete.“Elephants used for cutting wood, riding, ceremonies and other purposes become frustrated and sometimes attack and kill mahouts or other humans. PETA said Vantara does not use weapons on the elephants in her homes or tie them with chains.
