Stricter Rules Sought for Captive Elephants at Festivals
A district monitoring committee has asked for strict compliance with rules on captive elephants before the festival season begins. It says stronger safety measures are needed to prevent untoward incidents and cruelty to elephants. The push highlights the risks faced by elephants kept for religious and festival events.
Context
Context: In southern states such as Kerala, captive elephants are often used in temple processions and festivals, and their care and handling are governed by wildlife rules. Past incidents of elephants going out of control have made these checks a recurring concern.
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