Electrocuted elephant near Nimalawa Sanctuary-by Kamanthi Wickramasinghe Source:Dailymirror Suspect released due to lack of evidence  FFPO says fine could be between Rs.150,000 and Rs.500,000 Housing projects bordering national parks and sanctuaries Farmers continue to experience the brunt of HEC Another elephant succumbed to injuries after being electrocuted near the Nimalawa Sanctuary recently. While most electric fences don’t necessarily have electricity, they are just a simulation to keep elephants away and protect crops. However, the postmortem report revealed that the elephant died of electrocution and a suspect was taken into custody. While it is illegal to draw electricity in this nature, under the Flora and Fauna Protection Ordinance (FFPO) fines and punishments could be imposed for those who harm protected species. But, the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) had to release the suspect on the same day due to lack of evidence; hence the authorities weren’t able to prove him guilty. ...

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