Mahout: Botched op led to Arjuna’s death; probe sought

Conflicting accounts surround the death of the iconic elephant Arjuna, raising questions and prompting calls for a thorough probe. The narratives from mahouts and eyewitnesses contradict the initial statement by the forest minister, revealing that Arjuna sustained a bullet injury during the fatal encounter. The video featuring a conversation between a mahout and another individual adds to the controversy. Eyewitnesses claim that a veterinarian mistakenly darted another tamed elephant, Prashanth. Further investigation and clarification are awaited as Forest Minister Khandre is expected to address the issue during the winter session of the assembly.