Injury marks on elephant Dhoni: Kerala Forest Minister says provoking wild animals unacceptable News9Live Staff January 26, 2023 See link <https://www.news9live.com/state/kerala/injury-marks-on-elephant-dhoni-kerala-forest-minister-says-provoking-wild-animals-unacceptable-au1332-2037979> for photo. Three injuries, apparently caused by rubber bullets, were found in the body of the elephant in an examination following its capture. Presence of injuries on the body of Palakkad Tusker 7 alias Dhoni, which was captured in Kerala the other day, has triggered discussion over attempts to provoke and injure wild animals which enter human habitations. Three injuries, apparently caused by rubber bullets, were found on the body of the elephant in an examination following its capture. Further examination or treatment was difficult as the tusker continues to be violent in the cage. It is assumed that the elephant was attacked while it entered inhabited places and farmlands. Forest Minister AK Saseendran said that such attempts were highly unacceptable. “The elephant might have faced attacks when it entered inhabited areas. But such violent acts will only provoke wild animals. It might take revenge on humans,” he said. Dhoni was captured three days ago following a mission that lasted for days. According to reports, the injuries are not serious in nature. However, further examination could be conducted only when the tusker is tamed. Dhoni had created a lot of damage in Palakkad town. Last year, it trampled to death a morning walker named Sivaraman. Call to Capture Wild Elephants in Munnar Following the death of a forest watcher in Idukki district, protests have been mounting to capture elephants from inhabited areas in Chinnakanal estate. After local people conducted a sit-in on Thursday which disrupted traffic on Kochi-Dhanushkodi national highway for hours, the forest officials said that they would take steps to capture elephants in the area. The strike was led by MLAs MM Mani and A Raja. Mani later told news channels that he would request the state government to take necessary steps to address the issue of wild elephants in the area. Forest officials too said that the number of elephants in per sq kilometer forest land has increased manifold. Forest watcher Sakthivel, who is a member of Rapid Response Team, was attacked and killed by an elephant herd on Wednesday. The attack happened when he tried to chase them away from the estate. https://www.news9live.com/state/kerala/injury-marks-on-elephant-dhoni-kerala-forest-minister-says-provoking-wild-animals-unacceptable-au1332-2037979