Prime Minister Orders To Probe Into Poaching Of Leopard In Nallathanniya
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday instructed to strictly enforce the law against those responsible for poaching leopards in hill country. Prime Minister advised Director General of Wildlife to take immediate action to protect rare and endangered species in the country.
A statement from the PMs Office noted the recent death of a female leopard trapped in a snare in Nallathanniya was brought to the attention of the Prime Minister.The Prime Minister had noted similar incidents were reported in the recent past and as a result, a rare black leopard was also reported dead.
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