Forensic tests to reveal exact cause of deaths of 18 elephan

Forensic tests to reveal exact cause of deaths of 18 elephants in Assam, experts point to lightning
Utpal Parashar
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Assam forest and environment minister Parimal Suklabaidya at the spot where the elephants were killed in Nagaon district of the state. (HT PHOTO.)
The Assam government on Friday decided to conduct forensic tests of the 18 elephants that reportedly died due to lightning two days ago in Barhampur area of Nagaon district.
The bodies of the elephants, all adults and sub-adults, were buried on Friday after a team of veterinarians conducted the post-mortem. Some remains have been sent to the state forensic laboratory in Guwahati for further tests.

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