June 20th 2024.
On a quiet Wednesday afternoon, the peaceful village of Neudani in Keonjhar district was startled by a shocking discovery. Forest officials had come across the carcass of a majestic tusker in the backyard of a villager's house, near the Ashram School. The news spread quickly and soon, both forest officials and the local police had arrived at the scene to investigate.
According to the forest officials, the tusker was approximately 25-26 years old, but the cause of its death remained a mystery. In order to gain more information, a post-mortem was conducted on the carcass before it was buried on the spot. The tusks were carefully removed and taken into possession by the forest officials.
However, the locals had their own suspicions about the tusker's death. They believed that it had been deliberately killed through electrocution, as there was a brick kiln nearby where the carcass was found. Outraged by this possibility, they demanded a thorough investigation and strict action against those responsible for the tusker's death.
The villagers also shared that the tusker was a frequent visitor to their village, often straying from the nearby Hadagarh elephant sanctuary in search of food. It would often consume the delicious fruits grown in the area, such as mangoes, pineapples, jackfruits, and bananas. The villagers had grown accustomed to its presence, as it would stay in their orchards and backyards at night before leaving at daybreak.
When questioned about the incident, Divisional Forest Officer Abhaya Dalei stated that the cause of the tusker's death could only be determined once they received the post-mortem report.
The death of this magnificent tusker has left the villagers and forest officials in shock and sorrow. It serves as a reminder of the human-animal conflict that continues to be a pressing issue in our society. Let us hope that a thorough investigation will uncover the truth and bring justice to the tusker's untimely demise.
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