The three Grama Niladaris, allegedly involved in the killing of the tusker ‘Dala Poottuwa’ of Galgamuwa and keeping parts of elephant tusks in their possession, have been interdicted from service, Polpithigama Divisional Secretary W. P. C. N. Pathirana said.
The three Grama Niladharis and their divisions are R. M. Asanka Bandara, - Herathgama, P. Chaminda Ariyaratne - Makulpotha and H. W. Indika Senadheera - Doraweruwa.
They are all at present in remand custody.
Asanka Bandara was caught when he was allegedly involved in attempts to sell the pair of tusks belonging to ‘Dala Poottuwa’ while the other two were caught for allegedly possessing ornaments made out of tusk particles. Divisional Secretary Pathirane said according to the establishment code, any public servant had to be interdicted the moment he or she is remanded for an allegation of this nature.
As such, they were sent on compulsory leave after informing the Government Agent.
Already, a disciplinary inquiry had been held against them.
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