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                                                Picture courtesy The recent incident of brutal killing of a pregnant elephant in southern Indian state of Kerala by feeding the pineapple stuffed with crackers has caused wide spread sensation and criticism in the ent ire nation. This unpleasant incident exposes the extent of human cruelty. The suffering of the female elephant in Kerala's Silent Valley shook everyone, especially the animal lovers. It was hard to imagine the plight of the mother and her child.   It was extremely disheartening and shocking to associate this with the state of Kerala, which is recognized as a complete literate state. Despite having many feathers in its cap like high literacy rate and great tourism attractions, it has lost its sensitivity towards animals.   As per Hindu traditions, elephants are sacred animals. They are considered to be the living incarnation of God Ganesha, the most revered one. The Indian culture prevents them from being kill