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Slender loris electrocuted on power line near Dindigul; carcass found by passers-by
A slender loris was electrocuted after moving across an overhead line on the Dindigul-Eriodu route. The carcass was discovered by passers-by, and wildlife advocates urged insulated cables as a long-term safety solution.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights wildlife risks from exposed power infrastructure and underscores calls for safer overhead wiring to prevent future fatalities.
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Slender loris electrocuted on overhead line near Dindigul
April 24, 2026
A slender loris was electrocuted after moving across an overhead line on the Dindigul-Eriodu route. The carcass was found by passers-by. The incident prompted comments from wildlife NGO Arulagam, which called for insulated cables or protective casing on overhead wires as a long-term solution to prevent such fatalities.