In some instances, cases have been registered against farm owners.

Erode(TN), Apr 4 (PTI): A male elephant was electrocuted after coming into contact with an electrified fence at a private land in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR) in this district, Forest officials said today.

The pachyderm, believed to be eleven years old, died yesterday after coming into contact with an electrified fence that farmers erect to prevent wild animals from entering their land, they said.

The elephant had come into contact with the fence at the land in Neithalapuram near Thalawady, the officials said.

On noticing the carcass, the villagers informed the Thalawady forest ranger who, along with a veterinarian, went to the spot and examined it.

The veterinarian declared that the animal had died of electrocution, the officials added.

A case has been registered against the land owner, Karuppana Gounder, who is reportedly absconding.

There have been incidents in the recent past of elephants and other animals being electrocuted after coming into contact with electrified fences.

In some instances, cases have been registered against farm owners.