An FIR has been registered after 5 elephant tusks were reported missing from a store in the Laldhang range of the Lansdowne forest division. The case has prompted a detailed inquiry into how the tusks disappeared and who was responsible for their custody.
A Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) team from Pauri district visited the range and inspected the store. The team also questioned forest department employees and officers as part of the investigation.
Records and storage under review
Investigators are examining the records connected with the elephant tusks, their storage and maintenance. They are also collecting information about the circumstances in which the items went missing.
The inquiry is expected to establish how the tusks disappeared from the store and determine responsibility for their safekeeping. The questioning has caused concern among forest department personnel, according to the available report.
Police are continuing to investigate the case. Further facts may emerge as the inquiry progresses, but no finding of responsibility has been reported so far.
Conclusion
The verified development is that an FIR has been filed and a Pauri CIU team has inspected the Laldhang range store while questioning forest staff and examining records related to 5 missing elephant tusks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What has been reported missing?
5 elephant tusks have been reported missing from a store in the Laldhang forest range.
Q. Where is the store located?
The store is located in the Laldhang range of the Lansdowne forest division.
Q. Has an FIR been registered?
Yes. An FIR has been registered in connection with the reported disappearance.
Q. Who conducted the inspection?
A CIU team from Pauri district inspected the range and questioned forest department employees and officers.
Q. What are investigators examining?
They are examining records, storage and maintenance arrangements, and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.
