A female elephant, reportedly injured by a gunshot, was spotted wandering in the forests of Telkoi under the Bimala Forest Beat in Purusottampur’s Thengiri Taila area of Ganjam district.

The elephant has sustained bullet wounds on its front left and rear right legs, and its condition has been deteriorating over the past few days.

Although forest personnel have been monitoring the animal, no medical aid has been provided so far, local residents alleged. Residents suspect the elephant was shot at, and have expressed concern over the Forest Department’s inaction, fearing for the animal’s survival.

Herd Movement and Crop Damage

As per reports, a herd of 44 elephants has been moving through nearby forest regions, causing considerable damage to crops. Villagers allege that in retaliation, so

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