Representative image of elephants.
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre ordered an inquiry into the death of two elephants near Khanapur of Belagavi on Sunday.
The elephants were electrocuted when they came into contact with an electrified fence of a farm land in Sulegali village. The animals had come from the forests of Dandeli in search of food.
"It's alleged that forest officers and staff have not taken necessary steps despite knowing about the elephant movement for the past few days. Conduct a probe and submit a report on the matter in five days," Khandre's said in a note to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife).
The minister also stated that necessary legal provisions should be initiated against the persons who had set up the illegal electric fence.