Kottayam: An elephant found in a state of disrepair in Chengannur has died. The elephant, Vettikkad Chandrasekharan (57) of the Travancore Devaswom Board, fell.
The elephant brought to the temple festival in Chengannur was lying in a state of disrepair. The elephant died today at 4:30 pm while being treated.
The elephant was brought to the festival last day. Due to health problems, the elephant brought to Chengannur Mahadeva temple to wake up for the festival could not wake up since yesterday.
An attempt was also made to move the elephant using a crane. At the same time, the locals alleged that the elephant, which has health problems, was brought to the festival without giving it rest.
Locals have protested against the negligence of the Devaswom Board. At the same time, the explanation of the Devaswom Board officials was that the elephant is infirm due to old age.
