Archive · 9 Dec 2025
136 Elephants Died in Odisha in 18 Months
In Odisha, India, 136 elephants died over 18 months.
The main reasons were electrocution, diseases, and accidents.
Some were killed by poachers or in fights with humans.
The government is investigating the causes and has arrested people involved.
They are also monitoring the situation closely to prevent more deaths.
136 elephants died in Odisha between April 2024 and September 2025.
Causes include electrocution (42), disease (31), train accidents (4), natural causes (31), human-elephant conflict (4), and poaching (4).
The cause of death for 20 elephants is still unknown.
92 people have been arrested in connection with the elephant deaths.
The state is monitoring all cases related to elephant deaths.
- Who
- Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia
- What
- 136 elephants died in Odisha
- When
- Between April 2024 and September 2025
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- Due to electrocution, disease, poaching, accidents, and human-elephant conflict
- Total Elephant Deaths
- 136
- Duration
- April 2024 - September 2025
- Electrocution Deaths
- 42
- Disease Deaths
- 31
- Train Accident Deaths
- 4
- Natural Cause Deaths
- 31
- Human-Elephant Conflict Deaths
- 4
- Poaching Deaths
- 4
- Unascertained Deaths
- 20
- Arrests Made
- 92