Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Pregnant Bison Electrocuted by Poachers in Chhattisgarh
In Chhattisgarh, a pregnant bison was tragically killed after touching an electric wire set up by poachers.
The poachers then removed the foetus and parts of the bison's body.
Authorities are investigating and trying to catch the people responsible.
A wildlife activist criticized the forest department for not doing enough to prevent the poaching, especially during a time when such incidents are more likely.
The activist sent a letter to a senior forest official, urging them to focus on protecting wildlife instead of promoting tourism.
A pregnant bison died in Chhattisgarh after contact with an electric wire.
The bison was found in the Arjuni forest range.
Poachers are suspected of setting the trap.
The poachers removed the foetus and parts of the bison.
Wildlife activist criticized forest department negligence.
- Who
- Poachers and a pregnant bison
- What
- A pregnant bison was electrocuted, killed, and its foetus removed.
- When
- Saturday (incident); Monday (reporting)
- Where
- Arjuni forest range, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Poachers likely set up the electric trap to kill the bison.
- Victim
- Pregnant bison
- Location
- Arjuni forest range, Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh
- Cause of Death
- Electrocution from electric wire trap
- Suspects
- Poachers
- Investigation Status
- Some suspects identified; efforts to apprehend ongoing