From terror to tamed: ‘Arisi Raja’ walks out of krall

The terror of villagers around Pollachi, known for his fondness towards rice, ‘Arisi Raja,’ the tusker which killed three persons, including two tribals and ransacked multiple houses, has walked out of the ‘krall’ as a calm and composed jumbo now.

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Published:4th Mar, 2021 at 7:02 AM

Coimbatore

More than a year after being captured in November, 2019, the elephant has been trained to become a ‘kumki’. Finally, the majestic ‘Arisi Raja’ walked out of the ‘krall’ from Varagaliyar elephant camp in Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) on Tuesday.

“The elephant has learnt to be good and obeys the commands of the mahout. Still, one thing the elephant refuses to change is its likeness towards rice,” said N Naveen Kumar Ulanthy Forest Range Officer. The jumbo has also been allowed to mingle with other camp elephants.

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From terror to tamed: ‘Arisi Raja’ walks out of krall

The terror of villagers around Pollachi, known for his fondness towards rice, ‘Arisi Raja,’ the tusker which killed three persons, including two tribals and ransacked multiple houses, has walked out of the ‘krall’ as a calm and composed jumbo now.

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