Elephant rampage in Thrissur: Probe ordered, compensation assured
An elephant rampaged through Thrissur, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities. The District Collector has directed officials to assess the damage and report on the incident. Compensation has been assured to those affected, as the elephant is insured and further actions will depend on the findings of the Forest department.
- ▪The District Collector has ordered a probe into the elephant rampage in Thrissur.
- ▪Damage assessments are being conducted for affected vehicles and properties.
- ▪Compensation will be provided to those impacted, as the elephant is insured.
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District Collector Shikha Surendran has ordered an immediate probe into the incident in which an elephant went on a rampage in Thrissur, and directed the Divisional Forest Officer and Social Forestry ACF (Assistant Conservator of Forest) to submit reports urgently.Officials said tranquillizing the elephant was not feasible at the time as it was on the move. The tahsildar and village officer have been asked to quickly assess the damage to vehicles and property. The elephant, owned by Sivadath, a Thiruvananthapuram native, is insured, and authorities have assured compensation to all affected. Further action will be based on Forest department findings on possible legal violations.
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