Elephant calf injured in bomb explosion at Indian tiger reserve; investigation ongoing.

An elephant calf was injured in a suspected potash bomb explosion at the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. Forest officials are investigating whether the bomb was aimed at elephants or other animals like pigs and leopards. A team of doctors and a bomb squad from Raipur were called to assist, and a reward of Rs 10,000 is offered for information leading to the poachers' capture.

November 11, 2024
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