Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
Security Forces personnel have already commenced active involvement in the national initiative to protect Sri Lanka's wild elephant population and mitigate human-elephant conflict, with joint operations conducted alongside wildlife authorities resulting in the detection of illegal firearms, explosive traps and the arrest of three suspects, including a woman, in the Kekirawa area.
This coordinated military involvement is being facilitated under the direction and guidance of Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd.), who has emphasised the importance of bringing together the operational capabilities of the Tri-Serv...