Decomposed body of jumbo recovered in Palamau Tiger Reserve Death may have occurred a week back due to old age, say officials
Forest officials launched a probe when the carcass of a 60-year-old female was recovered from the Ramandag forest range in compartment 3 of the south division of Palamau Tiger Reserve.
The decomposed body of the female elephant was found dead deep inside the jungle on Wednesday night, officials said on Thursday. They suspected that her death could have occured a week back, as the body was found during routine patrolling, owing to the foul smell emanating from the area.