Why Madhuri the elephant left Kolhapur, and how she came home 13 months later?
- Madhuri was earlier kept at Nandani Math in Kolhapur, but was moved to Vantara in Gujarat in July 2025 over welfare concerns.
- She stayed in Gujarat for about 13 months after courts supported the move because of concerns about her health and living conditions.
- Her relocation sparked protests in Maharashtra, followed by a legal push for her return, which Vantara later agreed to support.
- After a court-appointed panel approved the move, Madhuri returned on September 12 with regular health checks and a ban on procession use.
Source: indianexpress.com
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