Award in jumbo Arjuna's name

Arjuna, the Dasara elephant, was killed during a poaching operation near Yasalur in Hassan district.

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Bidar: Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said an annual award has been instituted in the name of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant killed during a poaching operation near Yasalur in Hassan district, and the first award will be presented to Bhima elephant’s mahout Gunda and Kavadi Nanjundaswamy, who have successfully participated in elephant operations, during the Gajapayana event at Veeranahosahalli tomorrow.