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Shahdol: 23-Year-Old Dies After Electric Fence Trap in Sakhi Forest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:36 PM
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A 23-year-old man died in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, after being electrocuted by an illegal electric fence set up for hunting in the Sakhi forest area.
A 23-year-old man lost his life in the Sakhi forest area of Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh after being electrocuted by an illegal electric fence. The incident occurred when the young man came into contact with live wires laid out by poachers to trap animals.
Authorities discovered electric wires at the scene of the incident, confirming the use of prohibited hunting methods. The victim was identified as a 23-year-old local resident.
The death has raised serious questions about the forest department's surveillance and monitoring capabilities in the region. This tragedy comes amid a backdrop of recent fatal attacks by tigers and leopards in the area, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement against illegal hunting practices to protect both wildlife and human safety.
Authorities discovered electric wires at the scene of the incident, confirming the use of prohibited hunting methods. The victim was identified as a 23-year-old local resident.
The death has raised serious questions about the forest department's surveillance and monitoring capabilities in the region. This tragedy comes amid a backdrop of recent fatal attacks by tigers and leopards in the area, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement against illegal hunting practices to protect both wildlife and human safety.