A captivating video shared by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Ramesh Pandey is gaining widespread attention on social media. In the video, a herd of elephants is seen bathing in a river, but what stands out is the protective formation around a playful baby elephant.
The young calf is happily splashing water and enjoying the moment, while adult elephants — believed to be its mother, grandmother, and aunts — form a circle around it. This protective stance has been compared to “Z+ security,” the highest level of VIP protection in India.
It’s another kind of Z plus security provided by the elephants to their young ones. The water frolicking calf is encircled and being taken care of by the Grandma, mother and aunts. #MothersDay pic.twitter.com/splHpp0hMC
— Ramesh Pandey (@rameshpandeyifs) May 11, 2025
Ramesh Pandey wrote on X, “It’s another kind of Z plus security provided by the elephants to their young ones. The water-frolicking calf is encircled and being taken care of by the Grandma, mother and aunts.”
Netizens call it ‘Indian elephant army’
The video has gone viral, with social media users expressing admiration and amusement. One user commented, “Such a sweet description, ‘Z plus security’,” while another called the group the “Indian elephant army.”
Many users appreciated the emotional bond and natural instincts of protection displayed by the elephants, calling the moment “beautifully captured.”
What is Z+ security?
Z+ security is the highest category of security cover in India, provided to individuals facing serious threats. It typically includes over 50 personnel, including elite NSG commandos and armed guards.
In this case, however, nature offered its own version — not with weapons, but with unconditional care and unity.
Elephants continue to charm online
This isn’t the first time elephants have melted hearts on the internet. IFS officer Parveen Kaswan had earlier shared another touching video showing two baby elephants play-fighting until elders stepped in to calm them. He captioned it, “When cousins fight, elders have to intervene.”
These clips highlight not just the emotional intelligence of elephants, but also their deep family bonds and instinctive care for the young.
