# Elephant electrocution in Jharkhand

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/elephant-electrocution-in-jharkhand
> Updated: 2026-09-07T09:05:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Jharkhand’s Latehar district, a wild elephant died after coming into contact with an electrified wire in Kusi Tola. Reports indicate a villager had installed exposed wires around his home and maize fields to protect property from a herd of approximately 15 elephants active in the area. 

Forest Department officials and local police have launched an investigation into the incident, including a post-mortem examination and an inquiry into the electricity supply used for the fence. Authorities have urged residents to avoid using dangerous methods such as electrified fences to manage human-elephant conflict.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Elephant electrocuted by live wire in Jharkhand's Latehar

A wild elephant was fatally electrocuted in Jharkhand's Latehar district after touching an electric wire installed by a villager to protect crops and property from elephant intrusions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elephant-electrocuted-by-live-wire-in-jharkhands-latehar

### 2026-08-24: Two farmers die of electrocution in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur

Two farmers died of electrocution in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district after contacting a live wire. Local residents have staged protests demanding an investigation and compensation, alleging departmental Negligl

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/two-farmers-die-of-electrocution-in-odishas-jagatsinghpur

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