autopsy confirms electrocution

Officials conducted post-mortem and confirmed that the jumbos died of electric shock.
Loosely hanging high tension wires carry power to Kayathar from lower camp.
TANGEDCO officials are yet to respond.
One elephant was aged between 7 and 9 years, the other was between 10 and 12 years.

2 elephants electrocuted at Meghamalai forest 
Times Of India   November 28, 2018