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The Tissamaharama Magistrate Tharindu Sameera Silva today ordered the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) to conduct a prompt investigation into the incident where a group had harassed and abused animals at Yala National Park recently and also ordered the suspects to be arrested and produced before court.
The DWC was further instructed to monitor CCTV footage of the incident where the number plates of the vehicles are seen, and to obtain a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
A group of 80 persons were reported to have arrived at the Yala National Park in 35 vehicles last Thursday (20) around 2 pm. It was reported that 7 Guides and Park Rangers assisted the group in their unruly activities. The group was seen speeding inside the park and behaving in a manner which harassed animals, the court was informed.
Footage of the incident went viral on social media, with the public crying foul over the management of the Park. The DWC informed court that the guides employed by the park had sought to relieve their duties by 5 pm that evening, according to Park officials.
The Magistrate ordered the suspects to be arrested immediately. The case will be heard next on November 9, 2022. (Nilanthi Ranasinghe and Amila Sampath Sri)
Yoga Tuesday, 25 October 2022 08:40 PM
Very good decision by the court. Please give maximum punishment so that in future the people involved from all parties will never think of such unruly behaviour
Be Fair Tuesday, 25 October 2022 08:47 PM
They will be Arrested, granted bail, fined a hefty Rs 1000 and then released
Uncle Paradise Tuesday, 25 October 2022 08:57 PM
These two legged animals should be brought to Dehiwala zoo to be exhibited for the people.
Priyantha Tuesday, 25 October 2022 09:00 PM
Good move. All the information and details will be readily available. Let's ensure that the authorities are allowed to function properly.
I am patriot Tuesday, 25 October 2022 09:40 PM
This time they've been caught out... but similar happens a lot, especially when some rowdier tourist comes to visit. Guide willing to let their paying customer do bad, crazy things to encourage for more exciting experience.
Chavakachcheri citizen Tuesday, 25 October 2022 09:55 PM
The officials, whether it be the police or relevant departments assisting criminals and getting bribe from them are the source of all banes in the country. We are hoping the just and stern judges in the judiciary take action against these corrupt officials and their bribing thugs. I was very pleased and relieved to have a sitting judge, who dealt with sand mining criminals with an iron fist in Jaffna district. Police and government turned a blind eye to our repeated pleas to stop it.
RP Tuesday, 25 October 2022 10:10 PM
Thank you Magistrate Tharindu Silva. Hopefully, the suspects will learn a lifetime lesson and also, will deter future miscreants. let this be a warning to future ones. You just made my day! Cheers.
Animal Loving Sri lankan Tuesday, 25 October 2022 10:31 PM
confiscate all vehicle and sell them in an auction and use that money for welfare of animals in Yala National park
sena Tuesday, 25 October 2022 10:32 PM
People of Sri Lanka hope the Government would take tough action on wild behavior of those who were on the yala national park. No matter who were there and who has what contact with politicians, they have to obey the law of the country, no one is above the law.
Ro Bert Tuesday, 25 October 2022 10:52 PM
Mr.Sepal Amarasinge yesterday clearly told about this incident and who ade the suspects on his youtube channel on 'podi kathava'.... if police need help please see that
Aquarius Wednesday, 26 October 2022 01:08 AM
80 persons in 35 vehicles? Wonder what these two-legged animals were trying to achieve besides traumatising the real four-legged habitants of the sanctuary. Please expose all the names. Past experiences show that these two-legged animals are off-springs of our two-legged vultures roaming the country in the guise of politicians.
Sally Wednesday, 26 October 2022 01:20 AM
This obviously from a Rich crowd, u can see Jeep check and hummer. This looks planned cult game.
Sarah kotagama Wednesday, 26 October 2022 01:30 AM
Theses guys are not fool. I am sure there is a big agenda behind this. Court will be unable to arrest to punish them. U would have heard stories such as burning forest and killing animals destroyed millions of specices.
Gayantha Hemachandra Wednesday, 26 October 2022 04:37 AM
At least we have some judges out there with backbones and sense of justice… Hope the prodigal sons of corrupt ministers and their henchmen will be arrested and prosecuted. Law of the land should be applied not only the poor but also the powerful , the rich and the corrupt as well.
K.L Pathirana Wednesday, 26 October 2022 05:32 AM
This is exactly how the law should work. Certainly hope this isn't an eyewash. Our judiciary has ruined their reputation over and over and now the judges have lost credibility and respect, therefore public requests impartial justice consistently, without any unlawful interferences. In other words, those who break the laws and ordinance lock them up !!
Tom cat Wednesday, 26 October 2022 06:03 AM
Please make this live so never to be repeated and serve severe consequences with all our blessings
Kps Wednesday, 26 October 2022 06:37 AM
This judge deserves to be our Attorney General.
Janthy Gunasekera Wednesday, 26 October 2022 06:45 AM
Regarding the incident in yala , where spoilt kids of wealthy people used a national treasure as their playground The public should have access to the number plates of all the vehicles , and these number plates should be available at all park entry points Black list all the identity cards too The number plates , identities of all those involved should be made public to prevent this recurring , otherwise as usual things go under the carpet in a few months
Arjay Colombo Wednesday, 26 October 2022 08:50 AM
no one will be arrested or taken action against this, wait and see
Asoka Goonawardena Wednesday, 26 October 2022 08:57 AM
NO political or any others influence please, Justice must be done and also must appear to be have done. One for you Ranil
sacre blieu Wednesday, 26 October 2022 09:27 AM
Raththarang Puthas. The untouchable privileged few.
Wije Wednesday, 26 October 2022 10:54 AM
Why not publish names of these people when influential guys involve media is hide names
EMILYJOACK Wednesday, 26 October 2022 04:34 PM
THAK YOU JUDGE AUCTION THE VEHICLES AND MONEY GOES TO GOVERNMENT
Uali Wednesday, 26 October 2022 04:50 PM
No noise from government side yet,but they complained and concerned of damage done by aragalaya youth to Galleface
Sinna Wednesday, 26 October 2022 04:58 PM
As Ranjan has proved using judicial officers Ranawaka,Hemapala etc SriLankan society day by day deteriorating, due to unethical treatment to upper crust of society by AG’s department,Police and judges mentioned as above
Shelly Belly Thursday, 27 October 2022 12:19 AM
Excellent move! And if these 80 lawless persons are politically connected then what happens?
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