Overdose of tranquiliser was believed to be the reason for the death, forest department sources said.
'Maharaj' which was creating menace for the last one year in Madukkarai and nearby areas on the outskirts, killing three persons in the process, was tranquilised and taken to Varakaliyar camp in Top Slip coming in ATR two days ago.
As the elephant started resisting, another dose was shot, before taking to ATR.
Forest Department sources had earlier today claimed that the elephant, put in a specially made wooden kraal, remained aggressive and there was no signs of taming.
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