Angul: The body of a baby elephant was recovered from Santhapada area of Talcher on Tuesday afternoon. Local villagers spotted the carcass and reported the matter to police and forest department personnel.
While the carcass was found near an ash pond, the reason behind the elephant’s death is yet to be ascertained. Forest officials said, the carcass has been sent for autopsy and the reports are awaited.
According to reports, the baby elephant was separated from a herd and strayed away towards Santhapada gram panchayat. An inquiry has been initiated in this matter, sources said.
