Jumbo hurt in West Singhbhum ‘IED blast’ still critical

A female elephant in Jharkhand’s Saranda Forest remains in critical condition after allegedly stepping on an IED, sustaining severe leg injuries. Multiple veterinary teams from Jharkhand and Odisha are providing non-invasive treatment while awaiting further assessment. This incident marks the fourth elephant injured by an IED blast in the region this year, raising serious concerns.