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NEW DELHI: In a deeply concerning incident, a male elephant lost its life to electrocution after accidentally coming into contact with an illegal electric trap set up by poachers targeting wild boars. The local forest department and police have taken swift action and arrested two individuals allegedly responsible for the trap.
The tragic event occurred in the Ramanujganj Forest Range near Chhatwa village where the lifeless body of the elephant was discovered early Thursday morning. Postmortem results confirmed that electrocution was the cause of death. Following extensive questioning of local villagers, forest officials identified and detained two individuals Hari Singh and Parmeshwar Singh for their involvement in this unlawful activity.
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The accused admitted to setting up the electric trap with the intention of hunting wild boars during their interrogation. Authorities are actively pursuing two additional suspects who remain at large.
This incident highlights the dire consequences of illegal wildlife practices not only for targeted species but also for keystone species like elephants. The loss of an elephant is a significant blow to conservation efforts in the region. Elephants play a critical role in maintaining forest ecosystems and their demise disrupts the natural balance.
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The forest department is emphasizing the need for stronger community awareness and enforcement measures to prevent such tragedies. Increasing awareness about the consequences of illegal activities and promoting wildlife conservation is crucial to safeguarding endangered species. The forest department plans to implement more rigorous enforcement strategies and engage local communities in conservation efforts.
The tragic death of the male elephant in Balrampur underscores the urgent need for better protection of wildlife and stricter enforcement of laws against illegal hunting practices.
