Male Elephant Found Dead in Jharkhand's Gola Forest, Forest Department Perplexed

• A male elephant carcass was discovered in a field behind the Chopadaru petrol pump in Gola block, Ramgarh district, Jharkhand.
• Villagers found the elephant dead early Wednesday morning and immediately informed the Forest Department.
• The deceased elephant is estimated to be between 25 and 30 years old; the cause of death is currently unclear with no external injuries found.
• A post-mortem examination will be conducted by a team of doctors to determine the cause of death.
• A herd of 22 elephants has been active in the Gola forest area, and 11 villagers have died in elephant attacks in Ramgarh Forest Division in 2025.

Why It Matters: A male elephant's mysterious death in Jharkhand's Gola forest has perplexed authorities amidst ongoing elephant activity.