The Sindh High Court has granted an application for private medical treatment of four elephants kept at the Karachi Zoo and Safari Park, directing the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation to not create any obstacle or hindrance in providing them medical treatment. The directive came on an application filed by a non-governmental organisation seeking medical treatment of four elephants being kept at the Karachi Zoo and Safari Park.
The applicant submitted that a foreign veterinarian had earlier recommended immediate action for the treatment of the elephants and long-term measures for their good health.He said that the veterinary expert had informed the court that both elephants at the Safari Park had foot problems and those at the Karachi Zoo had severe dental problems, which were common in captivity.
