Sri Lanka, Oct. 18 -- Environment Minister Dr Dhammika Patabendi says a comprehensive and independent investigation will be conducted into the death of the tusker Kavantissa.

The Minister made the announcement while speaking to the media following a public meeting in Kilinochchi yesterday (17).

He said the investigation would examine whether any medical errors occurred during the elephant's treatment or whether any party deliberately acted to harm the animal.

However, the Minister stressed that every possible medical intervention was carried out to treat the ailing tusker.

He also said urgent steps would be taken to improve and strengthen the veterinary and wildlife service mechanisms responsible for treating sick and injured wild ani...