Jaipur: A foreign art photographer, Julia Buruleva, is facing strong criticism after images of a pink-painted elephant from a photoshoot in Jaipur went viral on social media.

The photos show a model posing on an elephant that was fully painted in bright pink. The model was also partly painted in the same colour. The shoot took place at an abandoned temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Buruleva said she chose Jaipur because elephants are an important cultural symbol of Rajasthan. She explained that she spent weeks planning the shoot and took permissions before using the elephant. She also said that only organic and locally made colours were used, and that the animal was not harmed.

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However, many people online were not convinced. Animal lovers and social media users strongly criticised the photoshoot. They called it “animal abuse” and “exploitation.”

Many users said that even safe colours should not be used on animals for artistic purposes. They pointed out that elephants have sensitive skin and should not be treated as props. Some people also said the artist misunderstood Indian culture and the importance of elephants in it.

Several users suggested that the photographer could have used digital tools or artificial intelligence instead of involving a real animal.

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The issue has now reached authorities. Officials from the Rajasthan forest department have said that they will investigate the matter. They will check if any wildlife protection laws were broken during the photoshoot.

The incident has started a wider debate about the limits of creative freedom and the ethical treatment of animals in art.

Tumakuru: Police have arrested four people, including a woman and her lover, for allegedly murdering her husband just three months after their marriage in Tiptur taluk of Tumakuru district.

The victim, Mansoor Pasha, a scrap trader, had married Farzana in January this year. On March 4, he went out to collect scrap materials but went missing. Later, his body was found in a farm at Chikkakottagihalli village.

During the investigation, police discovered that Farzana was in a relationship with Dhanaraj. The two allegedly planned the murder to live together. With the help of Venkatesh and Darshan, they called Mansoor to the spot on the pretext of scrap materials and killed him.

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All four accused have been arrested, and further investigation is underway.

Kolar: A man died in a tragic road accident in Kolar district on Thursday. The accident happened when a speeding car hit a bike and later overturned.

According to police, the car first collided with a bike on the road. After the collision, the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car then hit the divider and overturned.

A 40-year-old man named Basheer from Andhra Pradesh died on the spot. He was travelling in the car at the time of the accident.

Another person who was in the car suffered serious injuries. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The bike riders escaped with minor injuries. They received first aid after the incident.

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The impact of the crash was very severe. The car was completely crushed in the accident.

Police from Rayalpad Police Station rushed to the spot and inspected the scene. Further investigation into the accident is underway.