Guwahati: Carcass of a wild elephant has been recovered in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Saturday.
The carcass of the elephant was recovered from a forest area near Baithalangso of the district.
According to reports, the elephant’s tusk was removed and it also sustained a bullet wound to its head proving that poachers were responsible for the slaughter.
It is suspected that the wild elephant have died few days.
Reportedly, the carcass was recovered from Dikisir mountain range.
Moreover, the carcass of the elephant was first spotted by the local villagers who then informed the matter to the Assam forest department.
Investigation into the matter is underway.