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Madhya Pradesh: Two more elephants die in Bandhavgarh, toll rises to 9; another jumbo critical

On Tuesday, four wild elephants were found dead in Salkhania and Bakeli areas under the Khitoli range of the reserve, a popular tourist attraction, during routine patrolling by forest guards

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Two more wild elephants have reportedly died in Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) after allegedly consuming a toxic substance, taking the toll in MP elephant deaths to nine so far this week, while another jumbo is in a critical condition, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI.

"One tusker died on Wednesday and another one on Thursday morning. One more is battling for life, he told PTI preferring anonymity.

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