Wild elephant threats increase

Ariyapala Wansathilake Kurunegala Central Special corr

The threats of wild elephants are increasing day by day causing immense hardships to farmers, Sports Minister Bandula Basnayake said at Galgamuwa Divisional Secretariat office recently.

The Wildlife Conservation Department has not taken any action about this pathetic situation, he alleged.

He pointed out to the officers present at the conference that under this situation, a number of houses were destroyed as well as chena cultivations around Galgamuwa area.

It has been found that the largest number of deaths and casualties in the human-elephant conflict are reported from the North Western Province. He said people are concerned about these problem in Wayamba.

They were not worried about the dwindling elephant population.

He requested Government officials in the dry zone area is planning to join hands with t he Wildlife Department to provide whatever possible assistance to overcome this problem.