Dhenkanal: The Forest Department has suspended two personnel and arrested one person in connection with the death of an elephant in the Kamakshyanagar West Forest Range on November 14.
The suspended officials have been identified as Subhendu Bhuiya, Forester of Anlabereni Section, and Mansmita Barala, Forest Guard of Kadalipala Beat. Both were suspended on charges of negligence in the discharge of their official duties.
Meanwhile, police have arrested Kumara Naik (51), a resident of Godaribili village, in connection with the incident.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the elephant’s death and identify those responsible, the Forest Department said.
