People's favourite elephants to be relocated to Safari Park

Noor Jehan, the ailing elephant, has been experiencing neurological deficiencies.

KARACHI (Web Desk) - After extensive deliberation, the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has decided to relocate two elephants, Noor Jehan and Madhubala, from the Karachi Zoological Gardens to the larger Safari Park within the next month.

On Tuesday, the KMC expressed its support for Four Paws, an international animal welfare organisation that is currently working to save Noor Jehan's life at the zoo. Following a meeting with experts, Karachi Administrator Dr Saifur Rehman stated that all departments were prepared to arrange necessary logistics for medical procedures and that both zoo elephants would be moved to Safari Park as recommended by experts.

Noor Jehan, the ailing elephant, has been experiencing neurological deficiencies for the past two to three months, significantly impacting her hind legs. Dr Saifur Rehman stated that the kind of treatment Noor Jehan required was not available in Pakistan and, therefore, the international group was approached to help diagnose her condition and offer treatment options. 

Over a year ago, Four Paws recommended in a report that zoo elephants should be moved to Safari Park which is equipped with a quieter environment and already houses two other elephants. Experts suggested that such an environment is more appropriate for elephants who should live in herds in their natural habitat.