Female Elephant Found Dead In West Singhbhum Forest; Cause Unknown

Times of India · environment

A female elephant, estimated to be around 35 years old, was discovered dead in the Tankura forest of West Singhbhum on Wednesday morning. Villagers alerted the forest department after spotting the carcass. Officials stated that the cause of death is currently unknown and will be determined after a post-mortem and forensic examination. No visible injuries were found, and possibilities like electrocution are being investigated. This incident follows two recent elephant fatalities in the region, one due to electrocution and another from drowning.