Adult female elephant killed by train exceeding speed limit near Kanjikode, Palakkad; 2nd incident in a month.

An adult female elephant was hit and killed by a train near Kanjikode, Palakkad, making it the second such incident within a month. Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran stated that preliminary investigation suggests the train exceeded the stipulated speed limit, and a case was lodged against the loco pilot under relevant provisions of the Wildlife Act. The speed limit in the area is 45 kmph, regulated by the High Court.

May 07, 2024
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