In Agartala, the plight of Atikur Rahman, a Bangladeshi resident, and his elephant, Chandratara, underscores a cross-border ownership dispute. Chandratara wandered from Bangladesh into India, ending up in a village near Kailashahar, Tripura, on September 11 last year. Indian forest officials took custody of the elephant after two local villagers also claimed ownership, though they lacked proof. Atikur, deeply bonded with Chandratara, has presented photographs and documents through his Indian relatives to assert his claim. He expressed hope in a video message that Indian law would resolve the complex situation favorably.
Despite these efforts, the legal intricacies have delayed reunification. In Bangladesh, Atikur has registered a complaint with local authorities, and his relative, Saleh Ahmed, has initiated legal action in Unakoti district court. The case is set for a hearing on January 21. Meanwhile, Chandratara remains at an elephant camp under the Tripura forest department’s care, described as safe by wildlife officials. The case highlights not only the deep bond between humans and elephants but also the challenges of transnational wildlife management amid territorial boundaries.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/heartbreaking-battle-for-jumbo-that-strayed-into-india/articleshow/117360483.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-01-18 23:23:00
