Killing of Galgamuwa blind tusker Grama niladhari among those arrested
By Risidra Mendis
As the remains of the Galgamuwa blind tusker lay on the ground deep inside the forest of the Kahalla Pallekele Sanctuary, six suspects were taken into custody in connection with the killing of the elephant.
The worst fears of environmentalists and animal welfare activists were confirmed when the carcass of the elephant found at the Kahalla Pallekele Sanctuary on 29 November was identified as that of the blind Galgamuwa tusker. The tusker was around 45 years old and nine and half feet tall at the time it was killed.
Environmentalists and animal welfare activists have blamed the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWLC) for the death of the elephant who they say should have been protected since the animal was blind and was also a tusker.
"A total of six suspect...