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PALASBARI: A highly decomposed carcass of a wild elephant was discovered in the remote Deopahar area of Rani Reserve Forest. The elephant is suspected to have been poached about a month ago. Several parts of the elephant’s body were missing, raising suspicions of illegal hunting. According to sources, poachers may have slaughtered the elephant on-site and dried the meat before transporting it.
A team from the Rani Forest Division, accompanied by an Assistant Conservator of Forests, reached the location to assess the situation. Samples were collected for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. Due to the inaccessibility of the terrain, the carcass was cremated at the site.
Notably, the Rani region has witnessed multiple cases of elephant poaching. The carcass was found in a highly remote and densely forested area, underscoring the challenges of wildlife monitoring and protection in the region.
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