Tusker found dead in Karnataka agricultural field, electrocution suspected
PTI, Dec 14, 2023, 2:21 PM IST
Image credit: Reuters
Atusker was found dead at an agricultural field in Hunsur Wildlife range of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Thursday, in a suspected case of electrocution, forest department officials said.
Preliminary enquiry revealed that the pachyderm aged around 35-40 years came in contact with high tension wires attached to the fencing of the agricultural field near a hamlet in Hunsur range. The body was found on Thursday morning, a senior forest official said.
”When our staff went to inspect the agricultural field where the elephant was found dead, they did not find any electric line there. However, as per our preliminary enquiry, it is suspected to be a case of electrocution. Post-mortem has been done and only after we receive the autopsy report, can we ascertain the exact cause of death. If electrocution is found to be the cause of death, then action will be taken as per law against the owner of the agricultural field”, said Deputy Conservator of Forests and Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, Harsha Kumar Chikkanaragund.
He said the forest department had repeatedly requested the villagers and farmers to not give electric supply to fencing but it is being observed that they have continued to do so during night hours despite patrolling.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Pen drive case: SIT summons BJP leader and Prajwal Revanna’s ex-driver for questioning
Praveen Nettaru murder case: NIA sleuths arrest main accused
Madikeri: Class 10 student murdered by fiancee; police launch manhunt
Mangaluru: Scuffle outside railway station – Police book suo moto case
Santro Ravi granted bail after 14 months in custody
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
IPL 2024: KKR target playoff berth at home; MI seek to salvage pride
Rahul Dravid will have to reapply if he wants to continue as head coach after June: Jay Shah
Chardham Yatra begins: Portals of Kedarnath, Yamunotri open for devotees
BJP’s LS campaign ‘faltering’, dredging up old videos: Aiyar on Pak comments
Pen drive case: SIT summons BJP leader and Prajwal Revanna’s ex-driver for questioning