Injured Elephant Dies in Saranda Forest After IED Blast

Post-mortem Underway to Determine Exact Cause of Death

Key Points:

• Elephant succumbed to injuries between 1:30-2:00 AM Sunday
• Animal had consumed fruits and vegetables before sleeping
• Forest department conducting post-mortem examination in jungle

JAMSHEDPUR – An injured elephant died in Saranda forest of West Singhbhum district following an IED explosion incident.

The elephant passed away late Saturday night. Death occurred between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM. Forest officials received information early Sunday morning.

The animal had become lethargic after treatment on Saturday. However, it consumed fruits and vegetables late at night. Afterwards, the elephant fell asleep in the forest.

Monitoring team arrived at the site Sunday morning. They discovered the elephant had already died. Medical experts confirmed the death upon examination.

Nitish Kumar, DFO Porahat, provided details about the incident. He stated forest department received the death report early Sunday. A medical team rushed to the location immediately.

Post-mortem examination is being conducted in the forest itself. The procedure continues to determine exact causes of death. Results will clarify circumstances leading to the fatality.

Medical experts are examining the elephant’s body thoroughly. The IED blast had caused severe injuries earlier. Treatment was administered following the explosion incident.

Forest officials are monitoring the entire investigation process. They await post-mortem findings for complete clarity. The report will reveal whether blast injuries proved fatal.

Saranda forest area has witnessed such incidents previously. Wildlife faces threats from explosive devices occasionally. Conservation efforts continue despite these challenges.