Date: October 12, 2025
Location: Gendu, Saranda Forest, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Tragic End for the Injured Elephant in Saranda Forest
In a heartbreaking incident from Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest, an elephant injured in a recent IED blast in the Gendu area succumbed to her injuries early Sunday morning. According to forest officials, the elephant died between 1:30 and 2:00 a.m., just hours after eating fruits and vegetables offered by her caretakers.
Despite continuous medical attention and round-the-clock monitoring, her condition worsened on Saturday evening. By late night, she had become extremely weak, and efforts by forest officers and wildlife experts could not save her life.
Vantara Team from Gujarat Led the Treatment
The treatment of the injured elephant was being managed under the supervision of Vantara, a well-known wildlife rescue and rehabilitation team from Gujarat. After the IED explosion, which occurred a few days ago in the dense Saranda forest, the elephant had sustained severe leg and internal injuries.
The Vantara team, known for its expertise in animal care and wildlife rescue, collaborated closely with Jharkhand’s forest department to provide the best possible treatment. Despite their combined efforts, the elephant’s health deteriorated rapidly over the weekend.
Post-Mortem Conducted in the Forest
When the inspection team reached the site early Sunday morning, the elephant was found lifeless. A post-mortem was conducted on-site, followed by her cremation in the forest area. Forest officers confirmed that all standard procedures were carried out under the supervision of veterinary experts.
Officials stated that the exact cause of death would only be known after the post-mortem report is released. Preliminary assessments suggest that injuries from the blast and possible internal infections could have led to the fatal outcome.
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Vantara’s Role in Wildlife Conservation
The Vantara initiative has gained national recognition for its work in rescuing, treating, and rehabilitating injured wildlife across India. The team has been actively involved in supporting forest departments in critical rescue operations, especially in cases where wild animals suffer from accidents, poaching traps, or human-wildlife conflict situations.
This incident once again highlights the growing dangers faced by wildlife in conflict zones and the importance of collaborations between forest departments and specialized organizations like Vantara.
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A Reminder of the Fragile Balance in Nature
The death of the injured elephant has left the local forest staff and villagers deeply saddened. It serves as a reminder of the fragile relationship between human activity and wildlife safety. Conservationists have urged authorities to strengthen security measures and ensure such tragic incidents do not repeat in the future.
