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Suspect who shot tusker Kavantissa revealed to be a skills development officer

Original Reporting by Hiru News
Monday, 19 October 2026 at 04:36
Suspect who shot tusker Kavantissa revealed to be a skills development officer
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A skills development officer attached to the Ehetuwewa Divisional Secretariat was arrested regarding the incident of shooting the tusker Kavantissa.The suspect arrested in the Ambanpola, Hunugallewa area during an operation conducted jointly by the Walana Central Anti-Corruptive Task Force and the Western Province Range Wildlife Office yesterday is a 56-year-old resident of the same area.A 12-bore firearm, a muzzle-loading gun, 24 cartridges, and dried game meat were taken into police custody while in the possession of the suspect at the time of arrest.The Walana Central Anti-Corruptive Task Force stated that investigations revealed that shooting the elephant named Diana, who roamed areas around Galgamuwa and Siyambalangamuwa, was also done by this suspect.Meanwhile, Secretary of the Wildlife Conservation Forum, Environmentalist Nayanaka Ranwella stated that no information has been reported regarding the tuskers and elephants named Arjuna, Mahasen, and Sando for several days.

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  • —Suspect who shot tusker Kavantissa revealed to be a skills development officer
  • —Reported live by Hiru News editorial desk.
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