Wild elephant electrocuted in Chittoor district; Pawan Kalyan orders inquiry
An elephant died after being electrocuted by high‑voltage wires in Chittoor district, prompting actor‑politician Pawan Kalyan to demand a probe. The incident has revived worries about the risks wild animals face near farmland. Andhra Pradesh’s deputy chief minister urged swift penalties if investigations show the cables were intentionally installed to harm wildlife and to ensure accountability for such negligence.