Bhubaneswar, Jan. 27 -- A female elephant was found dead inside a forest area under the Muribahal Range in Odisha's Bolangir district on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by the Forest Department.

The carcass was discovered near Jamilisar village under the Jaytara Section after local residents alerted forest officials on Tuesday morning. Following the information, teams from the Forest Department and police rushed to the spot, secured the area, and conducted a preliminary inspection.

Forest officials said the elephant had entered the Muribahal Range from the Titilagarh Range a few days ago and was reportedly suffering from illness. The Forest Department had been tracking its movement and was planning to provide medical treatment.

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