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MP Rajapaksa raises concerns over delayed probe into elephant shooting
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa told parliament that authorities had neglected to investigate the shooting death of elephant Kawanthissa for over six weeks. Rajapaksa alleged the animal was shot following the issuance of firearms.
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SLPP National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa voiced serious concerns in parliament on Wednesday regarding the lack of investigation into the shooting death of Kawanthissa, a prominent elephant that recently died.
Rajapaksa highlighted that more than a month and a half had passed since the incident without any meaningful action or inquiry by relevant authorities. He alleged that the shooting occurred following the distribution or issuance of firearms, though details regarding the circumstances remained unclear.
The MP's parliamentary statement underscores growing public and political attention to wildlife incidents in Sri Lanka. The death of Kawanthissa, which had garnered considerable public interest, raised questions about animal protection protocols and the investigation procedures that follow such incidents.
The remarks add to broader concerns about wildlife management in the country and the timeliness of official responses to incidents involving protected animals. Rajapaksa's intervention suggests renewed pressure on authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the matter.