Bhubaneswar, Oct. 21 -- A tusker was found dead in the Dumerta area of Bondamunda in Rourkela in Odisha's Sundargarh district on Wednesday.

The elephant had reportedly ventured out in search of food. Electrocution is suspected to be the cause of its death.

The suspected electrocution raised questions about the functioning of the Forest Department.

However, officials have not yet issued any official statement regarding the incident.

The death has once again brought attention to the issue of elephant fatalities across the state.

The incident also raised questions about the efficiency of Forest Department officials in preventing such deaths.

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) reached the spot upon receiving the information and initiat...