Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:50am on 05 Aug 2025,Tuesday India
Thousands in Kolhapur marched 45 km on Sunday demanding the return of Mahadevi, a 36-year-old elephant moved from a Jain shrine to Vantara in Jamnagar after court orders citing health concerns raised by PETA. The Supreme Court upheld the transfer, but residents and leaders from all parties joined a massive protest, calling it a "conspiracy" backed by fake reports. A 200,400-signature petition has been sent to the President. Vantara denied initiating the transfer and defended its welfare record. CM Devendra Fadnavis promised a legal review. The controversy has ignited emotions over tradition, welfare, and custodianship of the beloved elephant. (PC: HT)
