From K. K. A. Thilakaratne
Angunakolapelessa Correspondent - The Island
A chena cultivator was trampled to death by an elephant on Friday (09) night at Meegahandura, Sooriyawewa.
The deceased was identified as W. A. K. Piyoris (62), a father of four.
According to police investigations the deceased had come out from his house to chase away the elephant when he was attacked.
Sooriyawewa police are conducting further investigations.
Following the incident, villagers demanded that the Wildlife Department take steps to protect their village against elephant attacks.
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