Three elephants electrocuted
In a tragic incident, three elephants died due to electrocution in the Naktidul range of Odisha’s Sambalpur district on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the Badmar forest area, where hunters had laid deadly wire traps to trap wild boars. After the incident, local people strongly demanded that the forestry department crack down on poachers.
Giving information about the incident, forest department officials said that three elephants, including a calf, died. Three elephants roam the Naktideul range in search of food. During this time, all three elephants became trapped in the power grid and died. Hunters set this trap to kill wild boars, but the elephants inadvertently lost their lives. The electric shock is very powerful. As a result, all three elephants died on the spot.
Three elephants electrocuted
The incident is said to have taken place on Sunday morning when villagers who were roaming in the forest saw three dead elephants. Seeing this scene, the villagers immediately reported the matter to the forestry department. After receiving the information, forest officials rushed to the spot and started investigating the matter. Preliminary investigations revealed that the trap was set by poachers. Considering the seriousness of the matter, Wildlife Headquarters has entrusted a senior official to investigate.
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Environmentalists demand action
The incident has raised concerns about wildlife conservation and an increase in illegal hunting in the forest. The elephant’s painful death has shocked local communities and wildlife enthusiasts. Environmentalists viewed the incident as a major warning for wildlife conservation and called for strict action against illegal poachers. This incident not only poses a challenge to wildlife conservation efforts, but also highlights the need for strong law and order to ensure the safety of forests and the creatures that live there.
