The two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of the iconic Kawanthissa tusker have been further remanded until November 11.
The order was issued after the suspects were produced before the Mahawa Magistrate’s Court.
After considering submissions from wildlife officials and lawyers representing the suspects, Mahawa Magistrate Anuradha Seneviratne ordered that they remain in remand custody until the next hearing.
The Magistrate also directed wildlife officials to present specific facts concerning the suspects before court on November 11.
In addition, wildlife officials were instructed to submit a comprehensive report detailing how the suspects were allegedly involved in the offence, including the date on which their alleged involvement took place.
