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Assam elephant undergoes specialised dental procedure after its tusks were hacked by poachers

A 16-year-old captive elephant named Mangal Singh, who suffered life-threatening injuries and exposed pulp cavities after poachers hacked off his tusks in April in Assam's Dhulijan forest, has undergone a specialized dental procedure. The incident in Lakhipathar, Digboi, has raised concerns about the safety of captive elephants.

New Indian Express 26/8/2026, 4:00:13 pm IST AI summary

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