Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- The Ministry of Environment has written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), requesting an urgent and comprehensive investigation into the death of Kavantissa, the tusker that roamed the Galgamuwa area, and incidents involving harm to other wild elephants.

The letter, dated October 18, highlights the need for a comprehensive investigation in view of the public discussion surrounding Kavantissa's death.

The ministry has particularly stressed the need to urgently investigate whether an organised conspiracy or racket is operating to shoot wild elephants or inflict harm on them through other means.

Emphasising that protecting Sri Lanka's wild elephant population is a national responsibility, the ministry has also...