Overview

• Forest guards discovered three elephant carcasses on May 2, 2025, in the Palengshi Beat area of Manas National Park’s Panbari range.
• Officials suspect poaching as the cause of death, though all possibilities are being investigated.
• Post-mortem examinations will be conducted in the forest before the elephants’ final rites are carried out.
• Manas National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has faced recurring poaching incidents, raising concerns about conservation efforts.
• Proximity to the India-Bhutan border presents enforcement challenges, with activists demanding transparency and accountability from authorities.