Of 256 Deaths, 13 Jumbos Killed by Poachers in 3 Years

Of 256 deaths, 13 jumbos killed by poachers in 3 years

Odisha reports 256 elephant deaths in 3 years; 13 due to poaching and 32 poachers arrested. Elephant attacks killed 431 people and damaged 457 houses.

256 elephants died in Odisha in three years, 13 killed by poachers: Minister - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar: As many as 256 wild elephants died in Odisha between 2023-24 and 2025-26, including 13 killed by poachers, Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia informed the state Assembly Tuesday. Replying to a written question from BJP MLA Dr Durga Prasana Nayak, the Minister said 32 persons had been arrested in connection with elephant poaching during […]