Human Elephant Conflict In Trincomalee district

The electric fence which was constructed in Kanthale,mahawelipura village, was destroyed by the elephants on 03.11.2015. This fence was constructed by Manahara Lanka co. with an expenditure of 4 lakhs rupees. A meeting is organized at Mahawelipura temple to educate the people on how to deal with wild elephants. Meanwhile, wild elephants have damaged the house and destroyed 20 coconut plants of Mrs. Rajeshwari in Shanthipuram, Mahadiwulwewa on 04.11.2015