Guwahati, May 3 -- Three elephant carcasses were found in Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve, an official said.

The authorities at Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve suspect that poachers killed two of the three elephants.

Director of Manas Tiger Reserve Dr C Ramesh told ANI that on May 1, two elephant carcasses were discovered in the Sikarijhar area of Panbari Range, Manas Tiger Reserve - one adult female and one sub-adult male.

He added that an investigation is currently underway involving forest officials, veterinary experts, and law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and determine the exact circumstances surrounding the suspected poaching incident.

"The male elephant's tusks were found missing, and the cause of ...