IFS officer's 'toll tax' for two rescued elephants is all things adorable

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared a video of himself feeding fruits to Gajraj and Teesta Rani at a rescue reserve, giving a glimpse of the affectionate bond he shares with the two elephants.IFS officer’s ‘toll tax’ for two rescued elephants is all things adorable (Photos: Parveen Kaswan/X) What started as a simple fruit offering turned into a rather adorable “toll tax” stop for two rescued elephants.IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared a video of himself feeding fruits to Gajraj and Teesta Rani at a rescue reserve, giving a glimpse of the affectionate bond he shares with the two elephants.In a video on X, Kaswan introduced the rescued elephants and revealed their unusual way of collecting “toll tax” from him. The elephants, as seen in the video, approached Kaswan as he fed fruits to them.“On #WorldElephantDay let me introduce Gajraj and Teesta Rani. Both were rescued as a last resort when they lost their families. Now under our care. And they often collect their toll taxes from me. One such moment,” he said in the caption of the post. Watch the video here:On #WorldElephantDay let me introduce Gajraj and Teesta Rani. Both were rescued as a last resort when they lost their families.Now under our care. And they often collect their toll taxes from me. One such moment. pic.twitter.com/xoBxLLPKIP— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) August 12, 2026The adorable interaction delighted people online, with several users calling the elephants “cute” and expressing their fondness for the gentle giants.Observed annually on August 12, World Elephant Day aims to raise awareness about elephant conservation and the challenges faced by the world’s largest land animals.- EndsPublished On: Aug 12, 2026 18:21 IST