The primary cause of death, an official report found, was due to toxic levels of salt in the water of their sanctuary. At the time of the translocation, he was chief operating officer but had been tasked by the KWS board with looking closely into the project. But Kibore claims that these crucial documents were not provided to vets even when the first rhino fell sick. - 'A dark time' -Former KWS board members accuse Balala of using his ministerial powers to authorise the transfer in their absence. "If they want me to resign, just prove what role did I have in the process of the translocation," he said.

Source: Sunday Times August 30, 2018 03:11 UTC