Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Environment Ministry has formally requested the Inspector General (IGP) to launch an immediate, rigorous investigation into the death of the widely revered tusker 'Kawanthissa,' along with suspected organised plots targeting Sri Lanka's wild elephant population.Find Grief Support

Kawanthissa's tragic death has triggered national anguish and ignited intense public concern. Against a backdrop where ruthless elephant killings - via shootings and other deliberate tactics-pose a devastating blow to Sri Lanka's biodiversity and wildlife heritage, the primary objective of this inquiry is to uncover whether a co-ordinated, premeditated conspiracy lies behind these crimes.

In the formal written request, the Environment ...