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Electric lines in Uttarakhand forests turn deadly: 53 elephants electrocuted in 25 years, Forest dept takes action

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Haridwar: Electric lines running through forests in Uttarakhand are emerging as a grave threat to elephants. Over the past 25 years, 53 elephants have died from electrocution after coming into contact with live wires hanging or running near their paths. The latest case, in the Haridwar forest division adjacent to Rajaji Tiger Reserve, has finally pushed the forest department into action. A 25–30-year-old tusker was found dead near the Ganga Can…
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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news in on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
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