Three Elephants Electrocuted in Chhattisgarh’s Chuhukimar Jungle;s Calls for Power InfrastructureReforms Renewed
In a tragic incident, three elephants were electrocuted in the Chuhukimar jungle within the Garghoda Range of Chhattisgarh’s Raigad Division. The tragic loss highlights an urgent need to address the increasing impact of power infrastructure on wildlife, especially elephants. Over the past 20 years, electrocution has claimed the lives of 77 elephants in the state, underscoring the critical need for infrastructure reforms to ensure safer wildlife corridors.
Conservationists continue to advocate for urgent changes, including insulating power lines and elevating line heights in core elephant zones. These proactive steps aim to protect not only elephants but also the delicate balance of the ecosystem they support. Without immediate action, Chhattisgarh risks further endangerment of its majestic wildlife.
