Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Elephant Electrocuted in Saharanpur After Contact with Wire
A wild elephant in Saharanpur, India, died after touching a high-voltage wire.
The elephant was looking for water in the fields when it was electrocuted.
Villagers were upset, claiming they had previously complained about the low-hanging wires.
The police and forest department are investigating the incident.
The elephant's body was sent for a postmortem examination.
Officials are waiting for the postmortem report before taking further action.
The incident has caused anger among the local population due to alleged negligence.
An elephant was electrocuted in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
The incident occurred when the elephant came into contact with a high-tension wire.
The elephant was searching for water in agricultural fields.
Villagers expressed anger, citing previous complaints about the wires.
The forest department is conducting investigations and awaiting a postmortem report.
- Who
- A wild elephant
- What
- Died from electrocution.
- When
- Friday night
- Where
- Agricultural fields in Saharanpur, UP
- Why
- The elephant came into contact with a high-tension wire while searching for water.
- Location
- Saharanpur, UP
- Date of Incident
- Friday night
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution
- Source
- High-tension wire
- Involved Parties
- Elephant, electricity department, villagers