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Wild Elephant E-5 Captured After 14-Day Hunt in Maher, 12-Hour Rescue Operation Completed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:31 PM
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In Maher, a wild elephant named E‑5 was finally captured after a 14‑day chase. A 12‑hour rescue operation culminated late at night when the team subdued the animal.
A wild elephant named E‑5 was captured in Maher after a 14‑day pursuit by wildlife authorities. The operation, which began early in the morning, lasted 12 hours and involved a coordinated effort by the forest department, local police and trained veterinarians.
The team used a combination of tranquilizers and a specialized containment strategy to bring the elephant under control. The animal was eventually subdued late at night, after several attempts to safely restrain it.
Officials say the capture was necessary to protect both the elephant and the surrounding community, as the animal had been roaming near residential areas and posed a potential threat. The rescued elephant will be relocated to a wildlife sanctuary for rehabilitation.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges of managing wildlife in densely populated regions of Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are reviewing protocols to prevent similar encounters in the future.
The team used a combination of tranquilizers and a specialized containment strategy to bring the elephant under control. The animal was eventually subdued late at night, after several attempts to safely restrain it.
Officials say the capture was necessary to protect both the elephant and the surrounding community, as the animal had been roaming near residential areas and posed a potential threat. The rescued elephant will be relocated to a wildlife sanctuary for rehabilitation.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges of managing wildlife in densely populated regions of Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are reviewing protocols to prevent similar encounters in the future.