Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly refuted rumors circulating on social media regarding the alleged transportation of elephants from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to Vantara, Gujarat.
The reports, accompanied by viral visuals showing elephants being transported in large ambulances on highways in Guwahati, led to widespread speculation.
Several media outlets picked up the story, prompting calls for an explanation from the Assam government. In response, the Chief Minister took to social media to set the record straight.
In a tweet, Sarma clarified, “It is hereby clarified that no elephants have been transported from Assam in the recent past. Certain news items and social media posts published linking Assam to such activities are completely unwarranted and false.”
The statement aims to counter the misinformation and reinforce the state’s commitment to wildlife protection.
Read More: Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Cannabis Worth Rs 1.33 Crore in Major Operation