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IN PHOTOS: Odisha forest officials preserve skeletal remains of tusker

Updated On: 29 March, 2026 03:35 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Odisha forest officials have decided to preserve skeletal remains of tusker 'Ramu' that died due to electrocution. Pics/PTI

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Odisha forest officials have decided to preserve skeletal remains of tusker 'Ramu' that died due to electrocution. Pics/PTI

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Odisha forest officials have decided to preserve skeletal remains of tusker 'Ramu' that died due to electrocution. Pics/PTI
<p>The elephant belonged to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and had died in August 2024</p>

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The elephant belonged to the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary and had died in August 2024

<p>Authorities are now preparing its remains for public display</p>

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Authorities are now preparing its remains for public display

<p>According to forest officials, Ramu died due to electrocution, a recurring concern in human-wildlife conflict zones</p>

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According to forest officials, Ramu died due to electrocution, a recurring concern in human-wildlife conflict zones

<p>The incident had raised questions about safety measures in areas where elephants frequently move near human settlements</p>

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The incident had raised questions about safety measures in areas where elephants frequently move near human settlements

<p>Experts are carefully cleaning and preserving the skeleton to ensure it remains intact for educational and conservation purposes</p>

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Experts are carefully cleaning and preserving the skeleton to ensure it remains intact for educational and conservation purposes

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