April 12, 2024 – On April 10, during a meeting of the Mayapur Executive Board, or MEB, it was decided that for the safety of the devotees, staff, and pilgrims to Mayapur, the two elephants Vishnupriya and Laxmipriya will be permanently shifted out of Mayapur.
“The MEB was unanimous in its decision that the safety of the devotees, staff members, and visitors to Mayapur must come first,” said Tapan Misra prabhu, one of the five Co-Directors of Mayapur. “While we are all sad to see these two beloved animals relocated, MEB members felt there was no option in the matter.”
The MEB made their decision in response to the tragic accident that occurred on Saturday, April 6 at the elephant sanctuary. At that time, Samudra Rabha, one of the three mahouts taking care of the elephants was killed by Vishnupriya, who first hit Samudra with her head and then pushed him, crushing him against a wall. A second mahout, Ajay Rabha, was seriously injured when he tried to help Samudra. Ajay is now in a Kolkata hospital for surgery on his severely damaged knee.
“The MEB was shocked and saddened by the death of Samudra Rabha,” said Tapan Misra. “We pray to Lord Nrsimhadeva to protect his soul, and our hearts go out to his wife and children.”
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