Environmental Groups Protest Near President’s Secretariat, Demand Justice for Kawanthissa Elephant

Several environmental organisations staged a protest near the President’s Secretariat, demanding justice for the deceased elephant Kawanthissa and calling on the government to implement an effective programme to protect wildlife.

Approximately 400 people took part in the demonstration. The protesters began a march near the Bandaranaike statue at Galle Face Green and proceeded towards the President’s Secretariat.

They called for justice over Kawanthissa’s death and urged the authorities to introduce stronger measures to protect elephants and other wild animals.

During the protest, a delegation of five representatives was given an opportunity to hand over a memorandum outlining their demands to an Additional Secretary to the President.