Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Elephant carcass cut and buried in Odisha
A wild elephant's carcass was cut into 32 pieces and buried in different places in Odisha.
Forest officials did this to avoid getting in trouble for not following the rules.
The incident was discovered after rumors and a complaint from a local leader.
The officer in charge, Deputy Ranger Binay Kumar Bishi, has been suspended, and a case has been registered against him.
The government is investigating to find out how the elephant died.
Meanwhile, in another part of India, wild elephants destroyed a Ganesh temple in Rani, near Guwahati, highlighting the ongoing human-elephant conflict.
Villagers are upset because the Forest Department has not taken enough steps to prevent such incidents.
A wild elephant's carcass was cut into 32 pieces and buried in different places in Odisha.
Forest officials disposed of the body without informing higher authorities to avoid departmental action.
The incident came to light after rumors and a complaint from a local sarpanch.
Deputy Ranger Binay Kumar Bishi has been suspended and a wildlife offence case has been registered against him.
The investigation is ongoing, with samples sent to a forensic lab to determine the cause of death.
- Who
- Forest officials, including Deputy Ranger Binay Kumar Bishi
- What
- Cutting and burying an elephant carcass in multiple locations
- When
- Incident discovered on January 14, 2024
- Where
- Kandhamal and Kalahandi districts, Odisha
- Why
- To avoid departmental action and hide the facts
Forest Department
Local Residents
Preventive Measures
Forest Department
The Forest Department claims to be taking measures to prevent human-elephant conflict, but residents allege otherwise.
Local Residents
Residents say the Forest Department has failed to implement effective measures to prevent elephant incursions, such as early warning systems, elephant-proof fencing, or regular patrolling.
- Location
- Kandhamal and Kalahandi districts, Odisha
- Cause of Death
- Suspected electrocution
- Number of Pieces
- 32
- Suspected Officer
- Binay Kumar Bishi, Deputy Ranger
- Action Taken
- Suspension, wildlife offence case registered, vehicles seized
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, samples sent to forensic lab
