A protest was organized by the Union of Environmental Organizations in front of the Colombo Fort railway station today (18) under the name of ‘යුක්තියේ අඩහැරය’.
The organizers said that the protest will be held for the wild elephants who has been killed in the past. The environmental organizations pointed out that due to the killing of wild elephants in the past, the freedom of living of these animals is being knowingly abolished.
They alleged that the Department of Forests and Wildlife, which should intervene for the safety of wild animals, has also forgotten its role.
Accordingly, it was emphasized to the responsible parties that the right to live of wild elephants should be confirmed immediately.
Civil society activists including trade unions were also present for this protest.
Photos – Ajith Seneviratne
