Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Elephant calf dies after swallowing bomb
A baby elephant in a forest in Tamil Nadu, India, died because it swallowed a homemade bomb.
The bomb hurt the elephant's trunk and mouth, and it couldn't survive.
Forest workers found the elephant and told the veterinarian.
The police arrested a farmer who might have made or left the bomb in the forest.
This is very sad because the elephant was only two years old, and it's important to keep forests safe for animals.
A 2-year-old female elephant calf died in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu.
The calf swallowed a country-made bomb, causing fatal injuries to its trunk and mouth.
Forest personnel discovered the calf's body during a patrol a few days ago.
A farmer has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The forest veterinarian was informed about the calf's death and injuries.
- Who
- A female elephant calf and a farmer
- What
- The calf died after swallowing a country-made bomb
- When
- A few days ago (as of Jan 13)
- Where
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Erode (Tamil Nadu)
- Why
- The calf swallowed the bomb, and the farmer is suspected to be involved
- Location
- Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Erode (Tamil Nadu)
- Victim
- Female elephant calf (2 years old)
- Cause of Death
- Swallowed country-made bomb
- Arrested Person
- Farmer
- Discovery Date
- A few days ago (as of Jan 13)