Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Elephant Ownership Dispute Unfolds Across Three Indian States
Jayamati, an elephant, is at the center of a complicated situation across three states in India.
A man reported the elephant stolen, claiming he was the only owner.
Police found that four people originally bought the elephant.
Three of the partners later sold the elephant.
The police are now checking documents to determine who legally owns the elephant.
The buyer of the elephant has provided purchase documents.
The police are looking into a potential fraud case.
An elephant named Jayamati is at the center of an ownership dispute across three Indian states.
Narendra Kumar Shukla reported the elephant stolen from Jharkhand.
Police discovered that four partners originally purchased the elephant.
Three partners sold the elephant for Rs 27 lakh.
Police are reviewing documents to determine the legal owner of Jayamati.
- Who
- Narendra Kumar Shukla, Gorakh Singh, three other partners, and police
- What
- Investigation into the ownership and sale of the elephant Jayamati
- When
- Mid-August (elephant disappearance); Recently (elephant recovery)
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar
- Why
- To determine the legal owner of the elephant and investigate the reported theft/fraud
Shukla's Initial Claim
Other Partners & Buyer's Perspective
Ownership
Shukla's Initial Claim
Shukla claimed sole ownership and reported the elephant stolen.
Other Partners & Buyer's Perspective
Multiple partners co-owned the elephant and facilitated the sale; Buyer has documents.
Legality
Shukla's Initial Claim
Perceived as a victim of theft.
Other Partners & Buyer's Perspective
Could involve partners in an unauthorized sale.
- Elephant's Name
- Jayamati
- Original Purchase Price
- Rs 40 lakh
- Sale Price
- Rs 27 lakh
- Reported Theft Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Recovery Location
- Chhapra, Bihar
- Involved States
- Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar
Sources
Stolen Elephant From Jharkhand Traced by Chip, Recovered in Bihar
Female elephant, stolen from Jharkhand, recovered in Bihar
Rs 40-Lakh Elephant Stolen In Jharkhand, Sold For Rs 27 Lakh In Bihar
A missing elephant is traced to Bihar. Then, an ownership mystery unfolds
