CID to probe tusker’s death and removal of tusk

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Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said yesterday that the investigation into the death of a tusker whose tusk had been removed in Kahatagasdigiliya would be handed over to the CID. He said steps would be taken to identify and arrest t.
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- —Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said yesterday that the investigation into the death of a tusker whose tusk had been removed in Kahatagasdigiliya would be handed over to the CID.
- —He said steps would be taken to identify and arrest those responsible for removing the tusk and ensure that legal action was taken against them.
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