Police sources said the 'resident elephant' of the forest department was hit by the Purulia-bound Rupasi Bangla Express when it was crossing the tracks.
The pachyderm, which used to roam in the forested parts of the area, was mutilated under the impact and its carcass recovered later.
The incident caused disruption in halt in the train movement in the section, under South-Eastern Railway, for some time.
Forest officials visited the spot.
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