406 elephants died in last five years in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7: As many as 406 elephants have lost their lives in the last five years, informed Forest and Environment Minister Bikram Keshari Arukha in the state Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a question, Arukha said the elephants died between 2016 and 2021. “While different accidents claimed the lives of as many as 162 pachyderms, electrocution led to the death of another 54 elephants. It was followed by train hits which claimed the lives of 14 elephants. As many as 11 jumbos were killed due to poaching. Similarly, 90 elephants lost their lives due to other reasons,” said Arukha.