The Forest Department on Friday issued an order to tranquillise and treat the wild elephant nicknamed Baahubali, which is accustomed to raiding crops in and around Mettupalayam in Coimbatore district, for an injury spotted in its mouth.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden Srinivas R. Reddy told The Hindu an order for the treatment of the animal was issued on Friday evening. He said all arrangements for the operation were being made at Mettupalayam and the team will attempt to tranquillise the elephant when it gets a suitable opportunity.
Asked whether the tusker needs to be shifted to a kraal (wooden enclosure) for the treatment, Mr. Reddy said the veterinarians would take a call after examining the animal and the nature of the injury.
