Hunsur: Balarama, the 67-year-old former Captain of the Dasara Jumboo Savari elephant squad, who had carried the 750-kg Golden Howdah for a record 14 times has fallen sick due to suspected Tuberculosis (TB) and is said to be critically ill.
A team of veterinarians are treating Balarama at Bheemanakatte Elephant Camp at Hunsur Range in Nagarahole Reserve Forest. Balarama had developed ulcers in his mouth since last 10 days and the vets have suspected that he (Balarama) may be suffering from TB The nature of the disease will be known only after receiving the medical test report.
