Elephant attack kills two girls in Mahiyanganaya

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Two girls aged 9 and 11-years were killed last night following a wild elephant attack in Mapakada Wewa area, Mahiyanganaya, Police said.

They said the girls were attacked after they came out from their house when the elephant demolished a wall.

The girls were identified as Mohammad Ismail Rasmi (9) and Anvar Unma Raasiya (10).

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Comments - 7

Saman Friday, 23 November 2018 08:39 AM

Elephants - 2 Humans -0

LKBOY Friday, 23 November 2018 10:26 AM

This is not a game.

sachith Friday, 23 November 2018 08:53 AM

When these idiot politicians will address real issues like this one? We want to protect both human and wildlife.

ANTON Friday, 23 November 2018 09:05 AM

SOOO SAD ........ WHY THESE ELEPHANTS ALWAYS ATTACK POOR INNOCENT PEOPLE ? ARE THEY AFRAID OF BILLIONAIRES ?

Shanika Friday, 23 November 2018 10:32 AM

INNOCENT PEOPLE MUST STOP TAKING OVER ELEPHANTS LANDS. .

Athula Friday, 23 November 2018 09:38 AM

Real threat to our way of lives. We need leaders who care about these issues. They are everywhere . Even in Mahiyanganaya.

Wazeem Friday, 23 November 2018 10:51 AM

All these inhuman elephants must gather and expel from this area to somewhere else. Elephants jungle land also should given to the victims village. They deserve it

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