Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for a comprehensive national strategy to resolve Sri Lanka’s escalating human-elephant conflict following the death of the iconic tusker Kavantissa.
Premadasa inspected the site at the Siyambalangamuwa paddy field hours before the ailing animal passed away after collapsing in critical condition.
Premadasa said that a sustainable resolution must guarantee dedicated forest habitats for elephants while simultaneously safeguarding agricultural opportunities for local farming communities.
Highlighting the rapid decline of the island’s historical tusker population, he urged authorities to establish a specialized task force to protect the remaining few animals with large tusks.
He praised the dedicated efforts of Wildlife Department personnel, veterinary surgeons, and volunteer officers who worked tirelessly to treat the animal, adding that short-term medical int
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