2 cops among 10 arrested for hunting in Wilpattu

2 cops among 10 arrested for hunting in Wilpattu

February 19, 2017   05:15 pm

By Binoy Suriyaarachchi

Ten persons including two cops have been arrested for hunting at the Wilpattu National Park, Ada Derana reporter said.


The suspects were arrested during a raid carried out by the wildlife officials on Sunday.


The arrested cops have been identified as officials attached to the Puttalam police, it was reported.


The suspects will be produced before the Puttalam Magistrate on Monday.

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