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.