Digboi, April 18 -- The investigation into the tusk-harvesting of a domesticated elephant in Assam's Lakhipather under the Digboi Forest Division has continued. Forest authorities have summoned the owner, Hunjoy Duaniya, and caretaker, Latu Moran, for questioning.

Officials in the Lakhipather Range said they are examining procedural lapses, including the alleged failure to inform the jurisdictional ranger about the elephant's presence in the forest and delays in reporting the incident.

The Range Officer stated that official intimation reached the division on April 16, while authorised veterinary treatment was provided on Friday, April 17, prompting questions over response time and compliance with forest regulations.

A senior official f...