Gundlupet: A female elephant aged about 60 years, which had come in search of food and water, died after being electrocuted at Chikkabaragi village coming under Hediyala Forest Range in Bandipur Tiger Reserve on June 20.

The elephant tried to enter the farm of one Shivallamma in search of fodder. Shivallamma had erected a fence around the farm and had connected power to it illegally. The elephant, which tried to enter the farm, came in contact with the powered fence and died, according to sources in the Forest Department.

Hediyala ACF K. Paramesh and staff, Veterinarian Dr. Nagaraju and National Tiger Conservation Authority Member Raghuram visited the spot.

Dr. Nagaraju conducted the post-mortem and the carcass of the elephant was buried. A case has been registered in this regard.