According to United Elephant Operation Cooperate Chairman Rishi Tiwari, the perpetrators cut the tip of the pachyderm’s trunk that was being kept at a local elephant shed during the night.

The 45-year-old elephant named Chanchalkali, which was registered under the name of one Dipendra Khatiwada, was being used for jungle safaris at the Chitwan National Park by the cooperative.

Tiwari informed that the elephant’s caretaker and rider, who was asleep during the time of the incident, woke up to the cries of the injured elephant and informed the local authorities.

“The perpetrators cut the trunk of the elephant that was being kept at the elephant shed at night. After the elephant’s caretaker heard its cries, he informed the authorities and veterinarians from the National Nature Conservation Fund treated the injured elephant,” said Tiwari.

Tiwari informed that the elephant’s health condition is good and it has started eating.

“She is eating food but the elephant is having a hard time drinking water because the tip of the trunk has been cut. The doctors suggested giving water using a pipe,” Tiwari said.

Tiwari also informed that police are investigating the incident with the help of sniffer dogs.

The cooperative manages 35 elephants which are used for jungle safaris at the park.