A stock of unauthorized firearms, trap guns and explosives has been recovered during a special ‘Hasthi Sena’ operation conducted in the Thirappane area of Anuradhapura, where the tusker ‘Agbo’ frequently roams.
The special raid was carried out under the national ‘Hasthi Sena’ operation, which aims to protect the lives of wild elephants, safeguard human lives and property, and minimize human-elephant conflict.
During the operation, a stock of unauthorized firearms, trap guns, jawbreakers also known as ‘hakka patas’, animal traps and explosives used for hunting wildlife was recovered.
The operation covered several areas, including Galkulama, Getamalakanda, Muriyakadawala, Perimiyankulama, Kirindegama, Niraviya, Thalagulu Viharaya, Nabadewa, Vannankulam, Orukkan Orukmankulama and Kuttimaduwa.
The primary objectives of the operation were to prevent the hunting of wild elephants, curb illegal activities that pose a threat to their lives, and promote peaceful coexistence between humans and elephants.
