26 January
A skinned elephant carcass was found in Nagpudaw, Ayeyawady Region on 24 January, and police are seeking to arrest the poachers. The carcass was found during a routine patrol by rangers in the Hsinma Forest Reserve.
The carcass was missing its tusks and ears, according to officials. Leather from the carcass was found near the site.
Authorities and police are carrying out operations in the area to apprehend the poachers.—Hla Min Htut (IPRD)(Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin)
