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K’gama Devalaya’s 'Bhanu' taken over by wildlife Dept.

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The elephant 'Bhanu' at the Kataragama Devalaya was taken into the custody by the Wildlife Department this morning on charges that it was being kept there without a valid license, sources said.

Reports said the animal had been donated to the Devalaya by former Basnayake Nilame Shashindra Rajapaksa. (N.K. Nandasena)


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  • daily boru Friday, 07 October 2016 12:42 PM

    Dont take the poor animal away. Take SHARA away.

    Bala Friday, 07 October 2016 02:32 PM

    Hop that s not the end. Pleae take Sha Ra into custody for having the elephant in possession before gifting solen goods.

    Don Friday, 07 October 2016 02:33 PM

    License or not these animals need to be in their natural habitat. Making them parade or work is a form of animal cruelty. via DM Android App

    Sofia Friday, 07 October 2016 02:37 PM

    He should go to hell for trying to cheat Kataagama god to get credit by offering stolen goods.

    Jackie Friday, 07 October 2016 07:30 PM

    Instead of taking these poor animals to custody. Straight away send the thieves to Prison,, only DSilva is in the prison.. why doesn't the gov take action of MR's family.. :( Poor bhanu..


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