Dubare tragedy revives memories of Kanjan-Dhananjaya clash in Mysuru
The recent clash between elephants Kanjan and Marthanda at the Dubare Elephant Camp resulted in the tragic death of a woman tourist. This incident has revived memories of a previous confrontation between Kanjan and another elephant, Dhananjaya, during the Dasara festivities in Mysuru. The earlier clash had also caused panic among onlookers, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of captive elephants and their interactions.
- ▪Kanjan was involved in a clash with Marthanda at the Dubare Elephant Camp, leading to a woman's death.
- ▪The incident recalls a previous confrontation between Kanjan and Dhananjaya during Dasara festivities in Mysuru.
- ▪Dhananjaya attempted to attack Kanjan, causing Kanjan to flee through the Eastern Gate of the Mysuru Palace.
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Elephant Kanjan, which was involved in a clash with another captive elephant, Marthanda, at the Dubare Elephant Camp on Monday, an incident that led to the death of a woman tourist who was caught in the tussle, had earlier been involved in a confrontation with another Dasara elephant, Dhananjaya, during the Dasara festivities in Mysuru on September 20, 2024. This incident had sparked a scare among the passersby.The Monday’s incident brought back memories of the episode in Mysuru when Dasara elephants, Dhananjaya and Kanjan, clashed during feeding time on the Mysuru Palace premises.During the incident, Dhananjaya, with a mahout seated atop it, reportedly attempted to attack Kanjan. The latter ran away, with an agitated Dhananjaya chasing it.
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