Fifteen wild elephants had been killed last week alone, Chairman of Surakimu Sri Lanka Association, Ven. Pahiyangala Anadasagara Thera said on Thursday.About 400 elephants had died by 25 October this year, he said.
“An organised group is behind these elephant deaths,” the Thera said.Anadasagara Thera said the organised group was backed by some senior politicians and public officials. (ST)