Elephants died due to poison: Wildlife DG

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The probe into the mysterious deaths of seven elephants that died in the Hiriwadunna Thumbaikulam Reserve in Habarana has revealed that the deaths were caused due to a poison, Wildlife Conservation Department Director-General M.G.C. Sooriyabandara said.

He said the final conclusion was reached according to the probe carried out by the three-member committee attached to the Wildlife Department.

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Gayan Wednesday, 09 October 2019 12:32 PM

Ritual for securing nominations. Sad.

Lion Wednesday, 09 October 2019 03:35 PM

Astrology rules that down south family. Sad thing there is no one to fight for the justice.

Anil Pushpakumara Wednesday, 09 October 2019 04:54 PM

need to explain the scientific basis of it.

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