Bhubaneswar: The Badamba forest officials arrested a person in connection with killing of an elephant at Nareikani under Athagarh forest division a few days back.

The arrested was identified as Matia Sahoo, a resident of Kharipanga village. The forest officials also seized deer antlers and a gun from his possession. He was later forwarded to court, said reports.

The forest officials are searching for more culprits now.