A technical committee has been formed to oversee the health and treatment of Karachi Safari Park’s elephants, Madhubala and Malika, after the detection of tuberculosis (TB) bacteria (Mycobacterium TB complex) in their bodies.

According to experts, the decision follows the death of Safari Park’s elephant, Sonia, whose post-mortem confirmed TB infection.

Currently, further tests are being conducted on Madhubala and Malika, while possible treatment options are under consideration.

The elephants have been placed in isolation from other animals to prevent further spread.

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The strict monitoring of both elephants is ongoing. Safari Park staff have been cleared of TB infection, and enhanced safety measures, along with a routine screening schedule, have been implemented across the park.

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced that the newly formed technical committee will supervise the health and treatment of Madhubala and Malika.

The committee is chaired by Dr R.C. Rajapaksa, with Dr Amir Khalil serving as co-chair. It includes local and international veterinary experts from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Germany, and the global animal welfare organisation, Four Paws.

The committee’s key objectives include continuous health monitoring of the elephants, ensuring effective treatment protocols, and enforcing proper care standards.

Advanced treatment methods and specialised care guidelines are being adopted to improve the elephants’ well-being.

Following the TB cases at Safari Park, stringent preventive measures have been enforced to control the disease.

It is worth noting that on December 8 last year, Sonia, a 22–23-year-old elephant, died due to TB.

Her death was sudden and occurred at night. Sources reveal that Malika and Sonia were originally residents of Safari Park, while Madhubala was transferred from Karachi Zoo.