Odisha saw 344 elephant deaths in last 4 yrs: Forest min
Odisha has witnessed a tragic loss of 344 elephants over the past four years, with accidents and poaching accounting for a portion of these deaths. Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia revealed the alarming figures in the assembly, highlighting Dhenkanal as the worst-affected district. The government is intensifying efforts with anti-poaching squads and technological surveillance to curb the decline.
