Tragic Loss: Elephant Deaths Spark Investigation in Chhattisgarh

Two elephants were discovered dead in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district. Authorities have initiated an investigation involving a dog squad and electric personnel to determine the cause of death, pending post-mortem results. In recent months, multiple wildlife deaths have been reported in the area due to various causes.

In a tragic turn of events, two elephants have been found dead in the Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, according to a forest official on Thursday.

The deceased animals were located in the Kurkut river within the Gharghoda forest range and retrieved by a team led by the divisional forest officer.

Authorities have launched an investigation, calling in a dog squad and personnel from the electricity department to assist, aiming to determine the cause of death after post-mortem analysis. This incident adds to the alarming report of 38 elephant and nine tiger deaths due to reasons like electrocution and poaching in the past 26 months.

(With inputs from agencies.)