SaralnamaAn adult male elephant died from electrocution in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred in Kerakhol village when the elephant came into contact with a live wire set up to trap wild boars. Forest officials rushed to the scene upon receiving information. They suspect the elephant had strayed from its herd. The forest department is investigating the case and searching for those responsible for setting up the electric trap. A post-mortem is being conducted to determine the exact cause of death. To prevent such incidents, farmers should use non-lethal methods to protect crops from wildlife. (Updated 20 Oct 2025, 22:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- An adult male elephant died from electrocution in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh on 25 Sep 2023
- The incident occurred in Kerakhol village when the elephant came into contact with a live wire set up to trap wild boars
- Forest officials rushed to the scene upon receiving information