Mystery Surrounds Death of Kerala's Beloved Elephant 'Kasera Komban'

A wild elephant known as 'Kasera Komban' was found dead in an unused septic tank in Kerala. The elephant was frequently seen in the area and was named for its chair-like tusks. The death’s cause is unclear, pending a post-mortem, though health issues are suspected.

A beloved wild elephant named 'Kasera Komban' was discovered deceased Thursday morning in an unused septic tank near the Karulai forest area in Kerala's northern district. The elephant, characterized by tusks that resembled a chair’s arms, was a familiar sight to locals.

A senior forest official revealed that the tank, built for laborers at a brick manufacturing unit, was shallow and covered with polythene, suggesting the fall might not have caused the death. Instead, the elephant’s age and health problems could be factors.

The exact cause of 'Kasera Komban's' demise awaits confirmation post-mortem, amid local mourning for the gentle giant regularly roaming their lands without posing harm.

(With inputs from agencies.)