Tusker captured in Belur after property damage

Forest department officials captured a tusker in Belur on Sunday. The elephant had been damaging property and was linked to a recent death in the area. Residents protested after a villager was killed on March 14. In response, the Forest Minister ordered the capture operation. The operation involved several captive elephants and was monitored by the Elephant Task Force. A veterinarian sedated the tusker during the capture. Senior forest officials oversaw the effort.