Pachyderm's carcass recovered in Buxa Tiger Reserve

The carcass of an elephant was recovered today with its tusks hacked in Buxa Tiger Reserve of the district, forest department officials said.

"We suspect it to be a case of poaching. The carcass was spotted today by some villagers, who informed the forest department officers. The animal's tusks have been hacked," S Sundariyal, field director, Buxa Tiger Reserve, said.

"Investigations have already been started and a post mortem will be conducted on the body of the pachyderm. A manhunt has also been launched to nab the poachers," he said.