The captive elephant Guruvayur Peethambaran, one of the elephants involved in the tragedy ... was highly probable to enter musth, says the final report by R. Keerthi, Conservator of Forest ...

Parading elephants in religious processions is a matter of pride for organisers and participants in Kerala. These parades are usually eventless, but of late, attacks by captive elephants ...

Kozhikode: Following a spike in incidents of captive elephants turning violent and endangering public safety during festivals in the state, the mandatory insurance cover to be taken by organisers ...

The organization has been vocal about the suffering of elephants in Kerala, where nearly 2,500 captive elephants are used for various events. Between 2018 and 2023, 138 elephants reportedly died ...

Both elephants will enter the musth period by March 20,” he said ... to ensure the welfare of captive elephants. When the plea was taken up for consideration, the counsel for the petitioner ...

According to the report, the elephant Guruvayur Peethambaran, had a history of aggressive behaviour towards other elephants. A blood test also indicated the possibility of musth. In addition ...

Violations of captive elephant management rules led to chaos during a temple festival in Kerala, causing three deaths and numerous injuries. The elephants, unchained and agitated by fireworks, ...

Campaigners from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) India say the more than 2,700 captive elephants in the country often face “severe physical and psychological stress”.

Among animals, elephants and cows suffer the most in Kerala ... the court said the state should strictly implement the Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012 and ...