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.
Kerala: Devotees Protest Against Travancore Devaswom Board Over Death Of Temple Elephant, Allege Ill Treatment
by Swarajya Staff - Apr 10, 2021 07:59 AM
Vijayakrishnan, elephant of Ambalappuzha Krishna temple (Pic via twitter)
After allegations of mistreatment of a 51-year-old temple elephant Ambalappuzha Vijayakrishnan that led to his death, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to launch a probe into the matter.
Tusker Ambalappuzha Vijayakrishnan, owned by the TDB, died at the Sree Krishna Swami temple premises on Thursday (8 April).
While devaswom officials said that the elephant was suffering from various health issues for the past few days, a group of elephant lovers and devotees of the temple have alleged that elephant underwent severe torture as devaswom officials continuously paraded it in various temples of Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts.
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TDB accused of parading him in temple festivals despite failing health
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A photo of Ambalappuzha Vijayakrishnan taken a couple of weeks before his death shows swelling on his right forelimb.
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TDB accused of parading him in temple festivals despite failing health Tusker Ambalappuzha Vijayakrishnan, 51, owned by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) died on Thursday. His death provoked a huge outpouring of grief and anger.
After the elephant died on the Ambalappuzha Sree Krishna Swamy temple premises in the morning, animal rights activists and devotees accused the TDB of ill-treating him, denying him rest and proper medication. People who thronged the temple alleged that the animal had suffered at the hands of mahout. They did not allow the carcass to be taken to Konni for post-mortem examination, demanding action, including against TDB officials.