A stir broke out in Balrampur district's Manikpur Circle after an elephant carcass was discovered in a paddy field in Murka village. Early Monday morning, locals found the elephant’s body, prompting immediate response from the forest department team. The cause of the elephant's death remains unknown, and officials are awaiting post-mortem results to clarify.

Forest Department on High Alert

Following the report, forest officials, including senior department personnel, reached the site to investigate. The team is coordinating efforts to determine the exact cause of death, which will be ascertained through a detailed post-mortem examination. Forest officials indicated that further actions will depend on the findings of the report.

Elephant Had Strayed from Herd

For several days, herds of elephants have been roaming through the areas surrounding Ramanujganj and Balrampur forest ranges. The deceased elephant is believed to have strayed from its group and wandered into the paddy fields. The forest team is now thoroughly investigating the circumstances of its death.

Injured Elephant Calf in Gariaband

In a related incident, an elephant calf was injured in Gariaband’s Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve on Friday, with forest officials confirming the injury on Sunday. The calf, estimated to be around five years old, is under close watch by a forest team using thermal drones and a dog squad. Treatment for the injured calf began today, according to forest officials.

These incidents underline the ongoing challenges of managing human-wildlife interactions, particularly in areas frequented by elephants.