Wild elephant electrocuted in Chittoor district; Pawan Kalyan orders inquiry
An adult male wild elephant was electrocuted after coming into contact with a high-tension power line in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the incident and the illegal installation of electrical wires in wildlife-frequented areas.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing conflict between agricultural expansion and wildlife conservation, prompting government intervention to prevent further animal fatalities.
Wild elephant electrocuted in Chittoor district; Pawan Kalyan orders inquiry left The carcass of the adult male wild elephant found electrocuted in the fields at Gubbalavaripalle village of Irala mandal in Chittoor district on Saturday. By Arrangement By Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pqhti5/article71620632.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_24_10_2026_18_41_25_1_WHATSAPPIMAGE2026_10_24AT63535PM.JPEG ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh. CHITTOOR. Oct 24. 26. A wild elephant found electrocuted in the fields at Gubbalavaripalle village of Irala mandal of Chittoor district on Saturday. By Arrangement Incident sparks fresh concerns over the dangers faced by wild animals near agricultural fields; Deputy Chief Minister says strict action should be taken if the wires were found to have been deliberately laid to harm wildlife CHITTOOR An adult male wild elephant was electrocuted after it reportedly brushed against a high-tension power line at a field in Gubbilavaripalli village of Irala mandal in Chittoor district.
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