Hassan: Minister of Forests, Ecology and Environment, Eshwar B. Khandre has announced the establishment of a five-member expert team by the State Government to investigate the unfortunate death of the renowned Dasara elephant, Arjuna. The incident occurred recently during an operation to capture rogue elephants near the Yeslur forest range.
Minister Khandre, who paid his respects to Arjuna at Dabballikatte forest yesterday, disclosed that the expert team includes Ajay Mishra, retired Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Dr. Sukumar, former Member of the Wildlife Board, Dr. Madan Kompal, Ballistic Expert, Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Bengaluru and Shaswathi Mishra, Additional PCCF. He urged the team to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a detailed report within two weeks.
