DHAKA, Oct 14, 2024 (BSS)- Department of Forest (DoF) has taken steps to ensure round-the-clock monitoring and proper treatment of the injured wild elephant hit by a train at Chunati in Cox’s Bazar.

The 10-12 years old female elephant was critically injured after being hit by a train on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar railway route adjacent to the Chunati Sanctuary range of Cox's Bazar last night.
 
As per the special instructions of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the measures have been taken to avoid crowding at the spot and for the safety of the elephant, a ministry press release said.

The ministry has formed a medical team involving physicians of Safari Park headed by Professor Dr Bibek Chandra Sutradhar of Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

On his advice, the Safari Park veterinary officer, his assistant and two mahouts are providing continuous treatment to the injured elephant.
 
All preparations, including using of cranes, have been made to shift the elephant to the safari park.

However, since the water is deep in the area near the spot and the ground is soft due to heavy rains, it becomes difficult to reach a crane or any vehicle to the elephant.
 
The assistance of Bangladesh Railways has been sought and the railway authorities have assured of cooperation by giving relief train tomorrow morning to rescue the elephant from the spot.