Human-Elephant Conflict: FR Petition filed before SC on Elephant Deaths

A fundamental rights petition has been filed with the Supreme Court highlighting the alarming number of elephant deaths caused by human activities.

The petition, citing data up to November 6, 2023, reveals a grim reality.

It states that 439 elephants died in 2022, with a further 416 already dead in 2023.

The causes of death are varied and disturbing, including shootings, poisoning, electrocution, deadly jaw bombs, train collisions, and a concerning number of unknown causes.

The petition argues that an elephant population census hasn't been conducted since 2011, leaving authorities without an accurate tally in 2024.

This lack of data makes it difficult to assess the true impact of these deaths on the elephant population.

In response to this issue, the petitioners are urging the relevant authorities to take decisive action.

They demand legal measures to deter elephant killings and efforts to curb the illegal trafficking of elephant tusks.