Mysuru: A 25-year-old male elephant died of electrocution when it came in contact live electric fencing at Narasipur village of H D Kote taluk in the district.
Police said the elephant which came from the nearby forest in search of food tried to enter the Farm of Naveena when it came in contact with the fencing which was illegally electrified, the elephant died instantly.
Saraguru forest officials have rushed to the spot.
A complaint has been registered against the farm owner.