Forest officials begin probe after elephant’s body surfaced in Badamba
Badamba elephant death
The carcass of the tusker was found from Hadua Canal in Badamba of Cuttack district.
The case took place around the village of Janipada.
The animal was found in the canal by the locals at night.
They informed the Forest Department regarding the matter.
The officials reached the site to retrieve the carcass.
Cause of the death is yet to be determined.
An investigation is now underway on the matter.
The officials are trying to find out if the animal drowned to death.
They are also considering other causes of death.
Postmortem can help in determining the exact cause.
The Forest Department is collecting evidence from the site.
They are also trying to find out where the animal belonged to.
They are also finding out how the animal ended up in the canal.
