elephant theft
Elephant Ownership Dispute Across Three Indian States: The Curious Case of Jayamati
Oct 01, 2025 02:04 pm CST
In a bizarre investigation spanning Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, what began as an elephant theft complaint has revealed a complex ownership dispute. When Narendra Kumar Shukla reported his elephant Jayamati stolen, police uncovered that the animal was actually jointly owned by four partners, three of whom legally sold it to a buyer in Bihar, challenging Shukla's initial claims of theft.
Female Elephant Worth Rs 40 Lakh Stolen in Jharkhand and Recovered in Bihar After Illegal Sale
Sep 30, 2025 10:53 pm CST
A female elephant named 'Jayamati' valued at Rs 40 lakh was stolen from Jharkhand's Palamu district and later recovered in Bihar's Chapra district after being illegally sold for Rs 27 lakh. Authorities are still searching for the culprits behind this unusual wildlife theft case that crossed state lines.