Four persons have been arrested along with firearms/ equipment used for hunting in Rajavigama, Karuwalagaswewa wildlife office said.
Among the seized equipment were a Bora-12 firearm without a licence, live ammunition, hunting headlamps, a vehicle and mobile phones. Wildlife officials said the suspects, residents of Nawagaththegama, have been involved in hunting in nearby reserves.
By Jayaratne Wickremaarachchi
Popular grade five tuition teacher, Hayeshika Fernando wanted over assaulting a 21 year old youth was granted bail today after she surrendered to courts.
A British national had been arrested over attempting to smuggle in the largest haul of kush( drugs) from Thailand, customs said.
First Bishop of the Batticaloa Diocese, Retired Bishop Joseph Ponnaiya, passed away today at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
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