Expressing concern over the increasing number of elephant deaths in India, an international organisation involved in the preservation and protection of these animals globally has stressed the urgent need for a comprehensive policy change in the country to arrest the rapid fall in elephant population.

Speaking to IANS, Azzedine Downes, President and CEO of International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW), highlighted the threats these natural nomads currently face from highways and railways among others and suggested creation of more safe corridors in the country.