Killing of rare animals goes viral on social media

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Some photographs of some men killing rare and protected wild animals went viral on social media on Thursday.
They showed the men with weapons and sharp objects brutally killing wild animals such as deer, wild boars and porcupines.

The incident is reported to have occurred in a tea estate situated at the Hanthana, a world heritage site in the Panvila Police Division.

Meanwhile, the Panvila Police have launched an investigation into the incident and initial investigations have revealed that the photos were taken several years ago.

A senior police officer said an investigation was launched to trace the weapons used for the slaying of the animals. (Nadeeka Daya Bandara)

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janaka Friday, 01 July 2016 09:03 PM

Animals are far better with Human qualities, than many Sri Lankans. Time we have a more humane education system and awareness at a young age.

Poorna Friday, 01 July 2016 09:12 PM

Hon president and all animal protecting organizations please rendet the maximum punishment to these heartless perpetrators.

Gayan Friday, 01 July 2016 11:53 PM

Animal rights organizations are only interested in elephants.

Hunter Saturday, 02 July 2016 01:53 AM

What a perverse community with no respect either for humans or for animals ? Was it that Buddha taught ?

ananda Saturday, 02 July 2016 04:19 PM

Disgusting to see these pictures of animals being slaughtered for Gods sake take action against these two legged animals immediately. via DM Android App

Roger Saturday, 02 July 2016 09:53 PM

No mercy....the perpetrators should be punished the same way.....who on earth would have the mindset to be such cruel to such innocent timid poor helpless creatures

Lankan Saturday, 02 July 2016 10:17 PM

Only cows and elephants are considered animals in Sri Lanka and we should know this by now.

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