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Police Promise Action Over Elephant Assault
The Sigiriya Police have promised legal action against a mahout accused of assaulting an elephant named Rani during tourist safaris. The assault was captured on video and shared on social media, prompting the Animal Welfare Collective to call for stricter regulations.
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The mahout was seen beating the elephant whilst attempting to force the animal to carry tourists on a safari, according to the Animal Welfare Collective. The Sigiriya Police confirmed receiving the complaint and assured that officers will arrest the suspect and produce him before court, the Animal Welfare Collective said.