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Wildlife officer killed in misfire

05 Jul 2016 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

An officer attached to Hambantota Wildlife Department was killed when his weapon allegedly misfired during a confrontation between several poachers in Walasugala, Hambantota this morning Police said.


A group of wildlife officers had carried out a raid in the area upon receiving information about a group of poachers.


The victim’s weapon allegedly misfired during a confrontation with a poacher. (Roshan Gunasekera)

 

 

 

 

Video by Roshan Gunasekera