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The tusker is injured in the incident and is being treated by a team of veterinarians headed by Dr. Ramesh of the Nagarhole National Park.
Meanwhile, the farm owner, identified as Suresh, has been taken into custody by forest officials on Friday.
The incident occurred near the Bhimarakatte Elephant Camp in Periyapatna Taluk. Balarama reportedly ventured into the farm owned by Suresh which is close to the camp. Angered by this, Suresh allegedly shot at the jumbo. Balarama has sustained a bullet injury near the front thigh.
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