Dehradun, Nov. 10 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

HARIDWAR, 7 Nov: A one-tusked wild elephant, estimated to be around 55 years old and well known for its frequent movement through human settlements and agricultural fields around Haridwar, has died in the Devpura Beat area of Haridwar Forest Division. The carcass was found in a forested area near the under-construction Ring Road, prompting an investigation by the Forest Department into the circumstances surrounding its death.

According to the forest officials, the elephant had been regularly moving around the Jagjeetpur area and adjoining human habitations over the past two weeks. The animal had repeatedly entered populated areas, at times breaching fencing and venturing close to Haridwar city. V...