A report by the Forest department has stated that wild elephant Arikompan is partially blind.
“It was found that the right eye was partially blind. The elephant had a two-day-old injury on the lower front portion of the trunk, which was treated. It was fit to be released into the wild,” said the report by High Range Circle Chief Conservator of Forests Arun R.S.
“Two days before the capture, Arikompan fought with another wild elephant Chakkakompan, which resulted in the injuries. A health check-up was done and medicines, including antibiotics, were given,” said a Forest department official.
