Three arrested with firearms, hunting gear in ‘Operation Hasthi Sena’ raid

Newswire and Daily Mirror report a Hasthi Sena raid in Kala Wewa North. Newswire says the Sri Lanka Army and Department of Wildlife Conservation officers carried it out jointly and recovered guns, cartridges, bullets, gunpowder, snares and Hakka Patas, described as explosive bait. Newswire also reports finding hare meat and deer antlers, while Daily Mirror reports that firearms, ammunition and other equipment allegedly used for illegal poaching were recovered.

Newswire says Hasthi Sena is intended to protect wild elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict. Newswire adds that joint operations are being conducted to prevent illegal hunting and protect wildlife. The reports provide no further details about the suspects or subsequent steps.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.