Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Female Elephant Dies After Electric Fence Electrocution in Odisha
A female elephant was found dead in a rice field in Odisha.
The elephant was estimated to be 15 to 20 years old.
Officials believe it was killed by an electric fence around the field.
The fence was reportedly connected to electricity from a nearby household.
The incident happened in Simantapur village in Dhenkanal district.
A 25-year-old man was detained in connection with the case.
Veterinary doctors examined the elephant after its death.
Officials are waiting for the final post-mortem report and investigation results before deciding what legal action to take.
A female elephant aged about 15–20 years was found dead in a paddy field in Dhenkanal district.
The incident occurred at Simantapur village under the Sadangi Range of Dhenkanal Forest Division.
A preliminary investigation indicated that the elephant died after contacting an electric fence.
Forest officials said the fence had been connected to the household electricity supply.
A 25-year-old man, Mana Goya, was detained, while the final cause and responsibility remain under investigation.
- Who
- A female elephant aged about 15–20 years died; forest officials detained 25-year-old Mana Goya in connection with the incident.
- What
- The elephant died after apparently coming into contact with an electrified fence around a paddy field.
- When
- The incident was reported on Monday, August 24.
- Where
- Simantapur village, under the Sadangi Range of Dhenkanal Forest Division, Odisha.
- Why
- The preliminary finding is electrocution, allegedly after the fence was connected to a household electricity supply; the final findings are pending.
- Animal
- Female elephant
- Estimated age
- About 15–20 years
- Location
- Simantapur village, Dhenkanal district, Odisha
- Preliminary cause
- Electrocution after contact with an electric fence
- Fence connection
- The fence was reportedly connected to household electricity supply
- Detained person
- Mana Goya, 25
- Investigation
- Post-mortem and a joint site inspection were completed; final findings are pending