Wild elephant found dead in Sarlahi

KATHMANDU: A large male wild elephant was found dead on Sunday morning in Jirayat Tole, Bagmati Municipality-4, Sarlahi. The carcass was discovered in a vegetable field near the Brahmasthan Community Forest, causing concern among local residents.

Acting Mayor of Bagmati Municipality, Krishna Lama, confirmed the discovery of the elephant. Following the report, a team from the Division Forest Office in Sarlahi was immediately dispatched to the site, according to division chief Binod Singh. The office is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.