weighing 150 kg, was found dead on the shore of river Bakra originating from Nepal in Bihar's Araria district.
Officials involved in protection of marine mammals found the dead dolphin in Farsadangi village in Jokihat block of Araria district yesterday and buried it today after post mortem, official sources said.
Seven cut marks were found on the body of the dead dolphin suggesting it was attacked by some sharp weapon, they said.
In addition to Ganga, dolphins are found in water of river Bakra, Kankari and Panar orginating from Nepal.
Forest Conservator of Purnea division U K Jha said the dead dolphin was traced on information provided by wild life lovers.
The death of the dolphin has been informed to higher authorities, he said.
The matter relating to protection of dolphins has been discussed on several occasions in meetings for wild life protection.
