Rampaging Elephant 'Dhruve' to be Sedated, Tusk Trimmed, and Fitted with New Radio Collar

Chitwan. The rogue elephant 'Dhruve', responsible for 25 deaths, will be brought under control, its tusks trimmed, and a new radio collar fitted. The elephant's tusks were also trimmed two years ago. Chief Conservation Officer Dil Bahadur Purja Pun informed that the elephant will be sedated for the tusk trimming and new radio collar installation.

The elephant killed two members of the same family last Saturday night. Officer Purja Pun stated that including this incident, 25 people have died due to this elephant. He mentioned that the elephant has been under continuous monitoring since the incident.