Probe launched into temple tusker’s death
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TDB accused of ill-treating the animal
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A probe relating to the death of tusker Ambalappuzha Vijayakrishnan has begun.
On Saturday, Manu P. Menon, Sub Inspector, Vigilance and Security, TDB visited the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy temple and met the devaswom administrative officer as part of the investigation. The investigation is led by Bijoy P., Superintendent of Police, Vigilance and Security, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
The 51-year-old elephant, owned by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), died on the Sree Krishna Swamy temple premises on Thursday.
Animal rights activists and devotees accused the TDB of ill-treating the elephant, denying it rest and proper medication.