Niyapoththa captured



The rogue wild elephant Niyapottha, who had killed five humans including a 9-year-old girl in Hambegamuwa, Wellawaya had been captured by Wildlife officials today.

Niyapoththa had destroyed a number of cultivations and houses in Wellawaya.

A team comprising 25 wildlife personnel had captured the rogue elephant after conducting a massive search operation.  

The captured elephant had been sent to the Horowpathana Elephant Detention Centre.



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