Dhenkanal: An elephant was found dead in a forest under Sadar range of Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Saturday.
According to sources, locals spotted the carcass near Ostapal village and informed forest officials, who rushed to the site and began investigation. The pachyderm is believed to be aged 20. Though the reason behind its death is yet to be ascertained, it is suspected that it might have died due to poisoning.
Samples of the dead elephant have been collected for postmortem.
The Sadar ranger said the reason for the death will be clear only after the postmortem report is available.
