Trending3 sourcesUpdated
Islandwide Operation Hasthi Sena Launched
The 'Hasthi Sena' operation was launched island-wide by the Ministry of Environment to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflicts. It initially focuses on 17 at-risk elephants in Galkiriyagama, with a planned coverage of 80% of elephant habitats. The operation involves continuous raids against illegal activities threatening elephants.
AIThe headline and summary here were written with AI from the newsrooms' reports and checked against them. AI can make mistakes, so read the linked reports for the full account.
Full coverage
The full picture
Each number opens the report a sentence comes from.
- An islandwide operation named 'Hasthi Sena' was launched on November 2 to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflicts.12
- The initiative began in Galkiriyagama, North Western Wildlife Zone, with a focus on 17 at-risk elephants.1
- The operation is expected to cover about 80% of elephant-inhabited areas, while the remaining 20% will be addressed separately.12
- Jointly implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Department of Wildlife Conservation and Tri-Forces, it includes raids on illegal firearms, explosive bait, electric fences, and snares.12
- A team of 60 military personnel participated in the initial operation, divided into 10 operational groups under six teams.12
- The operation will be supervised by Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne.1
- North Western Province Wildlife Director Pushpantha Wimaladasa and Environment Ministry Advisor Ravindra Kariyawasam attended the launch along with military officials including Major General Kaminda Silva, Brigadier Basnayake, and Lieutenant Colonel Abeywickrama.2
1 NewsWire English · 2 Ada Derana · 3 Daily Mirror
What this story is about
People