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Another female elephant ‘electrocuted' in state
Another female elephant ‘electrocuted' in state

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Time of India

Another female elephant ‘electrocuted' in state

Bhubaneswar: A nine-year-old female elephant was allegedly electrocuted in Dhenkanal district on Monday, marking the second such death in the state within 24 hours. The carcass was discovered on a private tick tree farm in Khajuriakata section under Hindol forest range. "Initial investigation suggests the elephant was electrocuted by a 240-volt wire," said Dhenkanal DFO Sumit Kar. The property owner has been detained for questioning. Forest officials conducted a post-mortem on Monday morning, with samples sent to the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for detailed analysis. "While we await OUAT's confirmation on the exact cause of death, preliminary findings indicate electrocution," Kar told TOI. The electricity department has been informed about the incident and has filed a separate case under the Electricity Act. An 11-year-old female elephant was electrocuted in Naktideul area of Sambalpur district early on Sunday.

Forester killed by poachers
Forester killed by poachers

Hans India

time25-05-2025

  • Hans India

Forester killed by poachers

Bhubaneswar: A forester was killed allegedly by poachers near Kai reserve forest in the early hours of Saturday, officials said. Acting on a tip-off, an eight-member team of the Forest department went to Tantichira village around 3.30 am when they came face to face with the poachers. Soon, the poachers opened fire, and Prahallad Pradhan, the in-charge forester of Hindol range, was shot in the stomach, officials said. He was rushed to a nearby health facility, from where he was taken to Angul district headquarters hospital. There, he was declared dead. Dhenkanal Divisional Forest Officer Sumit Kar said four poachers were arrested and a gun was seized. Expressing grief over the death of the forester, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a compensation of Rs 30 lakh for his family. The Chief Minister directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Prem Kumar Jha to visit the spot and investigate the incident. In a post on X, Jha said, 'In this sad moment, I, on behalf of the Forest and Wildlife department family, wish the departed soul peace and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family.' Following the incident, Forest Employees' Association secretary (Dhenkanal) Birendra Dehuri said forest guards should be adequately equipped to deal with armed poachers. Forest guards in the State are not provided with firearms, except those in Similipal Tiger Reserve. They patrol the forests with sticks, he said.

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