Guwahati, May 3 -- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pramod Boro has issued a strong directive to forest officials to identify and punish those responsible for the killings three elephant in Manas National Park in Assam.

Three elephants were found dead by forest guards in the Palengshi Beat of the Panbari Range, near the international border with Bhutan, within the 500 sq. km. transboundary protected area governed by the BTC.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, BTC chief Boro emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "We have taken this incident with utmost seriousness, and the officials have been directed to take all necessary steps to catch and punish the culprits. We will not tolerate any harm to ...