Bhubaneswar, Oct. 2 -- A female elephant has died under suspicious circumstances in Bhangagaon village under Jagannathpur police limits in neighbouring Jharkhand, near Odisha's Champua in Keonjhar district on Friday.

The incident came to light after the elephant was found dead in the area, following which forest officials were informed.

After receiving information, forest officials and staff reached the spot and began an investigation into the elephant's death. Officials are examining the circumstances in which the elephant was found dead and are trying to ascertain what led to its death.

The exact cause of death has not been established so far. The Forest Department is continuing its inquiry, and officials are yet to confirm the reaso...