Six more suspects arrested for eagle killing

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Six more suspects, aged between 27 and 36, who were allegedly involved in the cruel killing of an eagle in Galle, were arrested by the Habaraduwa Police yesterday.

The Police said the suspects were remanded till today after being produced before the Galle Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

A photograph in which some men are seen killing an eagle in an inhumane manner after plucking its feathers and cutting off its claws went viral earlier this month.

Measures were taken to nab the culprits for animal slaughter under the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance (No.22) of 2009, the police said.

Earlier two suspects, both residents of Kaduruduwa, were arrested by the police in connection with the incident.
Commenting on the matter, two wildlife organizations, Freedom Sri Lanka Foundation and the Let Them Live said the eagle is an endangered and protected species and could not be killed or sold. (Chaturanga Pradeep)

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Ramola Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:42 AM

In Buddhism such cruel killing is forbidden. Buddhism shows the way to respect the cosmos and spread loving kindness amongst all beings. Why is this happening to a predominantly Buddhist country? The government should spread the teachings of the Buddha. They are simple and no matter what religion you follow these teachings can help you avert evil deeds.

ANTON Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:44 AM

SO MANY PEOPLE TO KILL AN INNOCENT EAGLE ?HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO KILL A TIGER ???

Gobba Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:53 AM

What about the chap who killed a Peacock and proudly took a photo with the poor bird along with the Gun that did the job ?

ranjith Chandrasekera Thursday, 31 March 2016 04:19 AM

A big thank you for the investigating police officers

not so great Wednesday, 30 March 2016 07:41 PM

Cruel peasant.

Asoka Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:02 AM

The Eagle killers caught immediately...but Thajudeen killers still free...after enough evidence to apprehend them...well done Sri Lanka...

Sharon Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:12 AM

Go.... find their "hidden knives" Police. We highly appreciate your good work. Well done..

Sharon Wednesday, 30 March 2016 11:13 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated on this, rather than letting it get forgotten.

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