Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Two Wild Elephants Electrocuted by Illegal Fence in Karnataka, Farmer Arrested
In a village in Karnataka, two wild elephants tragically died after touching an electric fence that was put up illegally around a farm.
The farmer who set up the fence to protect his crops from animals has been arrested.
His son is also wanted by the police.
The forest minister is upset and has ordered an investigation.
This sad event shows the ongoing problem of wild animals and people having conflicts, especially in areas where farms are near forests.
Farmers say they are forced to do this because elephants eat their crops, but officials warn that using electric fences is against the law and very dangerous for everyone.
People are now asking for better ways to keep both people and animals safe.
Two wild elephants were electrocuted by an illegal electric fence in Karnataka's Belagavi district.
A farmer, Ganapati Sateri Gurav, has been arrested for installing the fence to protect his crops.
The farmer's son, Shivaji Gurav, is currently absconding.
Forest officials are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
The incident has reignited debate on human-wildlife conflict and the need for better mitigation measures.
- Who
- Two wild elephants, farmer Ganapati Sateri Gurav (arrested), his son Shivaji Gurav (absconding), Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, Forest Department officials, environmentalists, and local farmers.
- What
- Two wild elephants were electrocuted after coming into contact with an illegally installed electric fence around a farm, leading to the arrest of a farmer.
- When
- Sunday afternoon
- Where
- Near Sulegali village in Khanapur taluk of Belagavi district, Karnataka
- Why
- The farmer installed an illegal electric fence to prevent wild animals from entering his agricultural land and damaging crops.
Farmers' Perspective
Forest Department & Environmentalists
Wildlife Conflict and Crop Raids
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers claim increasing crop raids by wild animals, including elephants, are forcing them to take protective measures.
Forest Department & Environmentalists
Illegal electric fences are a violation of wildlife protection laws and pose a grave danger to both animals and humans.
Methods of Protection
Farmers' Perspective
Farmers resort to methods like illegal electric fencing when other protections fail.
Forest Department & Environmentalists
Stricter enforcement of wildlife protection norms and better coordination between departments are needed to prevent such tragedies.
- Location
- Sulegali village, Khanapur taluk, Belagavi district, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- Sunday afternoon
- Animals Killed
- Two wild elephants (one male, one female)
- Cause of Death
- Contact with an illegally electrified fence
- Arrested Individual
- Ganapati Sateri Gurav (farmer)
- Absconding Individual
- Shivaji Gurav (farmer's son)
- Relevant Law
- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
