Dibrugarh, May 4 -- A female domesticated elephant named Manki in Kakopathar in upper Assam's Tinsukia district, is reportedly in deep distress after sustaining a serious leg injury.

Alarmingly, she has not received any medical attention from the authorities concerned.

Sources alleged that the Assam Forest department has failed to take any steps to rescue Manki and provide her with the necessary treatment.

Rakhi Chetia, from Sivsagar, is identified as the owner of the elephant. However, Manki was found chained in the jungle near Lajum village, Kokapathar, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Doomdooma forest division.

"The injured elephant, believed to be around 7-8 years old, has been left untreated and is suffering immensely. N...