Bombay High Court Allows Capture of Wild Elephant Omkar; Says Temporary Shift to Gujarat’s Vantara Is Safe “With Minimal Human Intervention”

The Bombay High Court has permitted the safe capture and temporary translocation of wild elephant Omkar to Gujarat’s Vantara facility. The court said the move is necessary for public safety and Omkar’s welfare, directing that care be taken so the elephant is not harmed.