2 Officials Suspended After Bandhavgarh Elephant Deaths, Task Force Formed
NDTV
Assistant Forest Conservator Fateh Singh Ninama and Field Director Gaurav Chaudhary were removed from their posts due to failures in leadership and vigilance.
Two senior forest officials of Madhya Pradesh have been suspended for alleged negligence in their duties after the death of 10 elephants at the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Assistant Forest Conservator Fateh Singh Ninama and Field Director Gaurav Chaudhary were removed from their posts due to failures in leadership and vigilance.
The suspensions come after several allegations, including delayed response times and a lack of oversight to critical incidents involving elephant welfare in the reserve.
Field Director Gaurav Chaudhary faced suspension for failing to return from leave when informed about the elephant deaths. Mr Ninama was accused of failing to take proactive measures despite previous elephant sightings.
