Guwahati, Sept. 9 -- The Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Supreme Court to investigate the affairs of Vantara, a private zoo operated by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has given the zoo's management a detailed questionnaire with nearly 200 questions.

The SIT, led by former Supreme Court Justice J. Chelameswar, recently completed a three-day visit to the 3,500-acre facility.

The probe was initiated after two petitions were filed alleging irregularities in the acquisition of animals, mistreatment of animals, financial inconsistencies, and non-compliance with wildlife laws.

While the court noted that the allegations lacked supporting material, it still formed the SIT to investigate the claims.

The SIT's inquir...