Wild Elephant Electrocuted In MP's Mauganj, Exposed Power Line Sparks Safety Concerns - VIDEO
Mauganj (Madhya Pradesh): A wild elephant was electrocuted after its trunk allegedly got entangled with an exposed power line near Malakpur village in Mauganj district, raising serious concerns over the safety of elephants moving through forest areas along the Mauganj-Sidhi border. According to preliminary information, the elephant came in contact with the live wire while apparently trying to…
A wild elephant in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh, tragically died after being electrocuted when its trunk accidentally touched an exposed power line near Malakpur village. The incident has heightened safety concerns for elephants traversing forest regions along the Mauganj-Sidhi border. According to preliminary reports, the female elephant, which had been moving alongside another male elephant for six months, came into contact with the live wire while attempting to eat leaves from a guava tree close to a tribal resident's home.
The electric shock proved fatal, resulting in the animal's instant demise. Villagers promptly rushed to the scene, and a Forest Department team arrived at the location to initiate the required investigations. Legal action is being pursued, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out near Malakpur. Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey criticized the handling of the situation, emphasizing the need for accountability and better monitoring of elephant movements in the region.
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