Kerala High Court orders survey of captive elephants to ensure proper care and verify ownership.

The Kerala High Court has ordered the state to form a team to conduct a comprehensive survey of captive elephants, aiming to ensure their proper care and accountability. Led by the Chief Wildlife Officer, the team will verify the number of elephants, ownership status, and the validity of ownership documents. This directive follows concerns over the welfare of captive elephants and the lack of proper ownership certificates for many of them. The court expects a consolidated report by January 9, 2025.

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