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Wild Elephant Electrocuted in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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A wild elephant was electrocuted in Mauganj, Madhya Pradesh, after coming into contact with a high‑voltage power line. Authorities are investigating the incident and urging caution near power infrastructure.
A wild elephant was found dead after being electrocuted in Mauganj, a town in Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday. The animal reportedly struck a high‑voltage power line while wandering near a village road.
Local residents and forest officials responded to the scene and confirmed the elephant’s death. The incident has prompted a review of power line safety measures in the area.
The forest department has stated that it will investigate how the elephant came into contact with the line and will take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the local electricity board has assured that it will inspect the affected section of the grid.
Local residents and forest officials responded to the scene and confirmed the elephant’s death. The incident has prompted a review of power line safety measures in the area.
The forest department has stated that it will investigate how the elephant came into contact with the line and will take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. Meanwhile, the local electricity board has assured that it will inspect the affected section of the grid.