Four elephants were found dead : Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)
India has the largest number of wild Asian Elephants, estimated at 29,964 according to the 2017 census by Project Elephant.
Karnataka has the highest number of elephants, followed by Assam and Kerala.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve:It is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh and is spread over the Vindhya hills.
It holds significant historical importance, evidenced by the presence of the renowned Bandhavgarh Fort, along with numerous caves, rock paintings, and carvings throughout the protected area.
