Sri Lanka, July 30 -- A Civil Security Force officer, who was on duty monitoring an electric fence, was found dead this afternoon (30) following an elephant attack. Police reported that the incident occurred in the South Siyambalangamuwa area.

The deceased was a Civil Security Force officer attached to the Kekirawa sub-region of the Civil Security Department.

He was responsible for overseeing the Habarawatta electric fence, which falls under the Meegaleva Wildlife Sanctuary.

Galnewa Police have launched an investigation into the incident based on a complaint received.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Hiru News....