Bahraich: A female elephant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the core zone of Katarniaghat Wildlife Division.Shockingly, the carcass reportedly lay decomposing for nearly a week in a dense forest area before being discovered, raising questions over forest monitoring and patrolling systems.The incident came to light late Tuesday night after a strong foul smell spread in nearby areas, alerting locals. The forest officials conducted a post-mortem and sent viscera samples to IVRI, Bareilly, for detailed examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.According to officials, the carcass was found about 2 km inside the forest near a stream in the Bichhiya beat area.The discovery was made by a patrolling team during night rounds.Following the information shared by forest range officer Ashish Gaur, senior officials including chief conservator of forests H Raja Mohan, divisional forest officer (DFO) Apoorva Dixit, and other team members rushed to the spot.A three-member veterinary team, led by Dr Talha and Dr Deepak, conducted the post-mortem. After preserving the viscera, the carcass was buried at the site using a JCB machine in the presence of forest officials. Authorities estimated the age of the elephant to be around 20 to 25 years.Officials said that the exact cause of death could not be determined during the post-mortem and would be known only after the viscera report.DFO Apoorva Dixit said the death appears to be natural at first glance, but other possibilities cannot be ruled out until the report is received.Villagers from nearby areas indicated that the carcass had been lying there for a long time. They also pointed out that elephant herds have been active in the region recently, and aggressive behaviour among tuskers raises the possibility of intra-herd conflict leading to the death.In recent years, several elephant deaths have been reported in the region. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosFrom Stealth Warships To Silent Submarines: These Naval Deployments Paralyzed Pak In Op SindoorAmid Hormuz Crisis, India May Get First Delivery Of Iranian Crude Oil After 7 YearsIndia Eyes Coal Gasification As Substitute For Energy Imports Amid Iran War Supply ShocksKerala Election 2026: LDF vs UDF vs BJP, Who Will Win the Battle?| PINARAYI VIJAYANTrump Says Iran War Could End In 2-3 Weeks, With Or Without Deal; US Planning To Pull Out Of NATO?Jaishankar’s ‘Europe’s Problem’ Remark Comes Full Circle As UK Adopts ‘Not Our War’ Stance On IranPM Modi To Chair Key Security Meet To Review West Asia Situation Amid Energy, Supply Chain ConcernsRBI Resets Digital Payments Rule In India To Fight Rising Fraud Risks, OTP Alone Won’t Work AnymoreINS Malwan Delivered To Indian Navy, Strengthens India’s Coastal Anti-Submarine Warfare’Where Was Your PM?’ Mallikarjun Kharge Attacks Modi Govt, Sparks War Of Words With Kiren Rijiju123PhotostoriesHanuman Jayanti 2026: 10 most powerful Hanuman temples in India7 ways meditation scientifically rewires the brain8 easy-care succulents that reward you with stunning flowers10 home names inspired by Indian traditions and their meaningsHanuman Jayanti 2026: Why Laddoos are offered as bhog to Lord Hanuman and other traditional dishes prepared during the festival5 powerful benefits of chanting Om Namah Shivaya10 everyday items linked to cancer risk we use daily: Doctor explains hidden dangers and simple ways to reduce exposure10 ‘superpowers’ women possess that are biologically impossible for men13 Full moons of 2026: Here are their dates and namesAjay Devgn birthday special: ‘Zakhm’, ‘Company’ to ‘Drishyam’, films that defined his career journey123Hot PicksUAE healthcare rulesLeBron JamesNASA Artemis IIKristi Noem HusbandUS Iran WarPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingRBI Forex ruleNASA Artemis IINew Income Tax Act 2025Insolvency and Bankruptcy CodeUS birthright citizenshipPunjab BJP blastIran ceasefireArjun TendulkarSameer RizviIran war news
Bahraich: A female elephant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the core zone of Katarniaghat Wildlife Division.Shockingly, the carcass reportedly lay decomposing for nearly a week in a dense forest area before being discovered, raising questions over forest monitoring and patrolling systems.The incident came to light late Tuesday night after a strong foul smell spread in nearby areas, alerting locals. The forest officials conducted a post-mortem and sent viscera samples to IVRI, Bareilly, for detailed examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.According to officials, the carcass was found about 2 km inside the forest near a stream in the Bichhiya beat area.The discovery was made by a patrolling team during night rounds.Following the information shared by forest range officer Ashish Gaur, senior officials including chief conservator of forests H Raja Mohan, divisional forest officer (DFO) Apoorva Dixit, and other team members rushed to the spot.A three-member veterinary team, led by Dr Talha and Dr Deepak, conducted the post-mortem. After preserving the viscera, the carcass was buried at the site using a JCB machine in the presence of forest officials. Authorities estimated the age of the elephant to be around 20 to 25 years.Officials said that the exact cause of death could not be determined during the post-mortem and would be known only after the viscera report.DFO Apoorva Dixit said the death appears to be natural at first glance, but other possibilities cannot be ruled out until the report is received.Villagers from nearby areas indicated that the carcass had been lying there for a long time. They also pointed out that elephant herds have been active in the region recently, and aggressive behaviour among tuskers raises the possibility of intra-herd conflict leading to the death.In recent years, several elephant deaths have been reported in the region.
