Winner of the Panda Award or Green Oscar at
Wildscreen 2004.
The brutal capture, torture and subsequent death of a young tusker in a
capture operation authorized by the government prompted Mike Pandey to
stop filming his documentary on Elephants in Crisis and turn it into a
news feature.
This news feature exposes the cruel and archaic methods of capture being
used with no concern for the animal, a protected and endangered species.
The news feature is a protest and demand for immediate cessation of
capture of elephants in this brutal way and a call for policy changes if
elephants are to be protected.
Within 3 days of the release of this news feature the Government of India
suspended all capture of wild elephants. Individuals in charge of the
botched capture operation were suspended.
The news created international outrage International news agencies picked
it and activists from all over the world joined in triggering a global
signature campaign.
In India changes in policies and rules were made at a national level
ensuring that all future captures take place with modern facilities and in
the presence of experts to avoid trauma and cruelty after capture.
Elephant welfare became top priority.
This news clip shows the cruel and archaic methods of capture that exist
in India. Within 3 days of its release, the Indian government suspended
all capture of wild elephants. Individuals in charge of the botched
capture operation were suspended.
The news clip created international furor. International news agencies
took it up and activists from all over the world joined in. IFAW undertook
a global signature campaign against elephant capture.
Unfortunately in recent months deaths have been reported. Laws without
proper implementation are of no use.
In India changes in policies and rules were made at a national level
ensuring that all future captures take place with modern facilities and in
the presence of experts to avoid trauma and cruelty after capture.
