Elephant Transfer from Arunachal to Gujarat Sparks Controversy

The relocation of 23 elephants from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat has raised ethical, legal, and welfare concerns. Wildlife activists and opposition leaders criticized the Assam government for permitting the transfer, citing the elephants’ well-being and potential violations of the Wildlife Protection Act. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denied Assam’s involvement, while the private zoo in Gujarat claimed the elephants were rescued with legal approval. Activists argue for local rehabilitation centers instead of relocations. The legality and impact of the transfer remain under scrutiny.