IN PHOTOS: Odisha forest officials preserve skeletal remains of tusker

Odisha forest officials have decided to preserve skeletal remains of tusker 'Ramu' that died due to electrocution. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2026-03-29 03:35 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

The skeletal remains of the elephant are currently being cleaned and preserved in Bhubaneswar, officials said on Sunday. Pics/PTI

The elephant belonged to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and had died in August 2024

Authorities are now preparing its remains for public display

According to forest officials, Ramu died due to electrocution, a recurring concern in human-wildlife conflict zones

The incident had raised questions about safety measures in areas where elephants frequently move near human settlements

Experts are carefully cleaning and preserving the skeleton to ensure it remains intact for educational and conservation purposes

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