October 16 is awaiting official verification.
Dweep Tulika has received video footage reportedly showing multiple marine mammal carcasses along the shore. However, the exact number of animals, their species and the circumstances surrounding the reported incident have not been independently verified.
Forest Department contacted
Dweep Tulika contacted the Forest Department to seek information about the reported incident. At the time of contact, the respondent stated that no information was available. The publication is awaiting further intimation from the department.
No official confirmation of the reported deaths had been received at the time of writing.
Cause of deaths remains unknown
The cause of the reported deaths has not been established. At this stage, it is not possible to determine whether the animals died at sea before washing ashore or whether other factors were involved.
Official confirmation will be important to establish the location and date of the incident, identify the species involved and determine whether the carcasses have been examined by the relevant authorities.
Dweep Tulika will update this report when reliable information becomes available.
The report that seven dolphins were found dead at Barma Chad remains unverified.