Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Elephant Dies from Electrocution in Chittoor
A big elephant in India got hurt and died because it touched a live electric wire in a mango farm.
People who saw the elephant told the forest workers, and they are trying to find out if it was an accident or if someone did it on purpose.
Meanwhile, other elephants were seen near a temple area, and people had to stop driving for a while to keep everyone safe.
The elephants broke a fence but were later guided back to the forest, and everything went back to normal.
A wild male elephant died after being electrocuted by a live electric wire in a mango orchard in Chittoor district.
Farmers alerted forest officials, who confirmed the elephant died on the spot.
An inquiry has been launched to determine if the electrocution was accidental or caused by an illegal electric trap.
Elephants were sighted near Parveta Mandapam in the Tirumala forest area, leading to temporary restrictions on vehicle movement and devotees.
The herd damaged a fence near Parveta Mandapam but was safely driven back into the forest, restoring normal movement.
- Who
- A wild male elephant and forest officials
- What
- The elephant died from electrocution in a mango orchard
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Kallupalli village, Gangavaram mandal, Chittoor district
- Why
- The elephant came into contact with a live electric wire
- Location
- Kallupalli village, Gangavaram mandal, Chittoor district
- Date
- Monday
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution by live electric wire
- Inquiry Status
- Launched to determine if accidental or illegal trap
- Elephant Movement
- Continued in Tirumala forest area
