Wild elephant found dead in Morigaon’s Kholaghat; poaching suspected

A wild elephant was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the Kholaghat forest area under the West Dharamtul Forest Range in Assam’s Morigaon district, triggering concern among locals.

The incident reportedly took place around midnight. Preliminary suspicion suggests that the elephant may have been shot by poachers, as gunshot injury marks were noticed on its body. However, the exact cause of death has not yet been established.

After receiving information about the incident, a team from the Forest Department, led by West Dharamtul Forest Range officer Achyut Krishna Gogoi, along with personnel from Nelli Police, reached the spot.

The post-mortem examination of the carcass was initiated at the site to ascertain the cause of death.

Meanwhile, a person identified as Joromon Patar, who is suspected to have witnessed the incident, has been taken to the West Dharamtul Forest Range office for questioning as officials seek further information.

The possibility of poaching is being investigated, and the circumstances surrounding the elephant’s death are expected to become clearer following the post-mortem examination and further investigation.