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Elephant Tusk Found in Wall Unearths Crime Trail
26 Mar
Summary
- A 10-cm elephant tusk, hidden for four years, was found in a house wall.
- The tusk's discovery points to a suspected wildlife crime syndicate.
- Seizure included hunting tools, suggesting a pattern of poaching activity.
A significant wildlife crime investigation has been initiated in Chhattisgarh's Gariyaband district following the discovery of a 10-cm elephant tusk. This tusk, allegedly found in a paddy field in 2021, was reportedly kept concealed within a house wall for four years before being seized by the anti-poaching unit of Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR).
Authorities have arrested Sukhchand and Pusauram, the latter being the son of the individual who initially found the tusk and later died in an elephant attack. Padhman, from whose house the tusk was retrieved, is also being questioned. The investigation suggests a possible chain of custody, with the tusk passing from the initial finder to Sukhchand, and then to Padhman.
