Three more mahouts interdicted

29 January 2011 08:00 am

Three more mahouts of the Pinnawela Elephant Sanctuary who were investigated regarding the death of an elephant who died under tragic circumstances, allegedly due to injuries caused by its caretakers’ spear were interdicted.

Several mahouts, an Animal Protection Officer was suspended while the Assistant Director of the Orphanage was transferred following the death of the elephant at the orphanage, Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage Director S. Gunaratne said.

A total number of nine personnel and officers were suspended or transferred over the tragic death of the elephant. (Rohan Kumara)