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Wild Animal Deaths Spark Probe at Bengal Safari Park
23 Jul
Summary
- Three endangered animals died at Bengal Safari Park recently.
- Allegations of financial irregularities are being investigated.
- Government orders probe into park management and animal care.
Within the past week, Bengal Safari Park has experienced the deaths of three wild animals, prompting an urgent investigation by the forest department. The fatalities include a lion cub, a spectacled langur, and a blackbuck, all of which are protected species. This situation has amplified concerns regarding the park's veterinary care, animal monitoring, and overall healthcare infrastructure.
Compounding these concerns are allegations of significant financial irregularities within the park's administration. Sources suggest that expenditure records have been inconsistent for years, pointing to potential administrative lapses and financial mismanagement. The government has vowed strict legal action against anyone found guilty of negligence.
In response, the forest department has initiated a departmental inquiry into the financial discrepancies and has commissioned an external agency to conduct an impartial investigation into the recent animal deaths. Additionally, plans are underway to relocate five Royal Bengal Tigers from the park to the new Jhargram Safari Park.
